Regulatory approaches for genome edited agricultural plants in select countries and jurisdictions around the world

Genome editing in agriculture and food is leading to new, improved crops and other products. Depending on the regulatory approach taken in each country or region, commercialization of these crops and products may or may not require approval from the respective regulatory authorities. This paper describes the regulatory landscape governing genome edited agriculture and food products in a selection of countries and regions.

Automated summary

Genome editing in agriculture and food has resulted in new and improved crops and products. The commercialization of these may or may not require approval from regulatory authorities depending on the country or region. This paper provides an overview of the regulatory landscape governing genome edited agriculture and food products in selected countries and regions.