Japan: Review Process Confirmed for GE Food Derived from Genome Editing

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The Food Safety Commission (FSC) of the Government of Japan (GOJ) held its 187th Genetically Modified Foods Expert Committee to discuss procedures for the safety review of genetically engineered (GE) foods derived from genome editing technology. The Committee concluded the review process will remain the same as for existing GE products.

Japan: Review Process Confirmed for GE Food Derived from Genome Editing

 

 

New Technologies
East Asia and the Pacific, Japan
Grains, Feeds and Fodders

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