China: China Expands Application of Genetically Modified Microorganisms Derived Products in Food Processing

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China: China Expands Application of Genetically Modified Microorganisms Derived Products in Food Processing
On September 13, 2024, China's National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) released Requirements for Application Materials for Safety Evaluation of Genetically Modified Microorganisms Used in Food Processing (Trial), which allows genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs) derived products without residual of exogenous genes and GMMs to be used as new food raw materials and new varieties of food-related products in addition to food additives.
Production & Sustainability, Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
East Asia and the Pacific, China

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