Sarah Harvey - Sep 21, 2023
UK regulators decide preferred approach to precision bred crops
Yesterday (Wednesday 20 September 2023), the Food Standards Agency board decided on their preferred approach for the authorisation route for precision bred food and feed in the UK. This approach marks a change from full GM authorisation for certain precision bred organisms; allowing a...
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