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After several years of efforts, Ethiopia has approved the commercial release of genetically modified (GM) insect protected maize. The Ethiopian Government also authorized the commercialization of GM cotton varieties.

Indonesia Requires Labeling for Food Products with at Least 5% Genetically Engineered Ingredients

Following the issuance of the Indonesian Food and Drug Agency (BPOM) Regulation No. 19/2024, Indonesia has updated its regulations on genetically engineered processed products. Signed on November 18, 2024, the regulation is an update to BPOM Regulation No. 6/2018.

GM Crops to Help Combat Food Insecurity

The Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) highlighted the important role of genetically modified (GM) crops in addressing food insecurity in the country. This was emphasized by BSN President Prof. Sylvia Uzochukwu during an interview in Abuja on February 26, 2025.

Safety Assessment Shows GA21 x T25 Maize as Safe as Conventional Counterpart

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) released the results of the safety assessment on the genetically modified (GM) stacked GA21 x T25 maize for food and feed uses under assimilated regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 (RP2023). The safety assessment is published in FSA Research and Evidence.

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