The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that three gene-edited crops meet the exemption criteria.

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2023-02-27

I. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that a gene-edited rice variety meets the exemption criteria.

On November 4, 2022, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a gene-edited rice variety meets the criteria for exemption. Developed by Syngenta, this rice employs CRISPR/Cas9 technology to edit the OsMATL gene, resulting in a 38-bp deletion and conferring traits that alter reproductive functions, thereby enabling large-scale, efficient induction of haploids. Following its assessment, APHIS determined that the gene-edited rice does not contain foreign genes and can be obtained through conventional breeding; moreover, compared with non‑regulated counterparts, it is unlikely to pose a higher risk of plant pests or diseases. Accordingly, APHIS concluded that the gene-edited rice satisfies the exemption criteria, though it remains subject to oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration.

II. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that a gene-edited sweet orange meets the exemption criteria.

On December 19, 2022, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a gene-edited sweet orange meets the criteria for exemption. This gene-edited sweet orange exhibits resistance to citrus canker. Following its assessment, APHIS determined that, compared with non‑regulated counterparts, this product is unlikely to pose a greater risk of plant pests or diseases. Accordingly, APHIS has removed it from regulatory oversight; however, it remains subject to oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration.

III. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that a gene-edited cotton variety meets the criteria for exemption.

On December 19, 2022, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a gene-edited cotton variety meets the criteria for exemption. This gene-edited cotton exhibits tolerance to PPO‑type herbicides. Following its assessment, APHIS determined that, compared with non‑regulated counterparts, this product is unlikely to pose a greater risk of plant pests or diseases. Accordingly, APHIS has removed it from regulatory oversight; however, it remains subject to regulation by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration.

Source: National Institute of Agricultural Research

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