Italy: Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual
This report outlines production, trade, research, policy, and marketing issues of genetically engineered (GE) plants, animal products, and microbial biotechnology in Italy. Despite the country's general opposition to GE food products, the Italian government and leading Italian agri-food industries and associations have shown support for innovative biotechnologies, such as genome editing. In July 2024, the Italian government extended authorization to conduct innovative biotechnologies field trials for experimental and scientific purposes until December 31, 2025.