FDA Issues Guidance for Foods Made from Genome-Edited Plants

Plant genetics have been altered for thousands of years to better serve human needs. Previously done via selective plant breeding, this process now takes place in labs through gene editing. While these new plant varieties can improve nutritional profiles or disease resistance, they can also pose potential health risks. What does the FDA have to say about that and what do producers need to know?Read the full article.About the author:Christine Lawson