Does the government approve the use of rBGH?
Yes, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Prosilac in 1993 stating that the residue levels of this hormone in food has been demonstrated to be safe. However, critics point out that rBGH has not been properly tested in humans for long-term effects. In fact, rBGH has been banned in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and all 25 members of the European Union because of the lack of evidence supporting the safety of rBGH for human health.
