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03/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/20/2026 10:03

Japan: Japan Invites Public Comments on the Revision of the Risk Assessment Guideline of Genetically Engineered Foods - Seed Plants

On March 11, 2026, the Food Safety Commission (FSC) of the Government of Japan opened a public comment period on the proposed revision of the risk assessment guideline for genetically engineered (GE) foods (seed plants). The public comment period will close on April 9, 2026.
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