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Canada Approves PRRSV-Resistant Pigs for Food and Feed Use |
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On January 23, 2026, Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released a statement on the approval of genetically engineered pigs resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome viruses (PRRSV) for use in food and feed. Health Canada and CFIA confirmed that foods made from these pigs are safe and effective for human consumption and use in livestock feeds.
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EFSA GMO Panel Finds Herbicide Tolerant Soybean MON 94313 Safe |
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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO Panel) has released its scientific opinion on the safety of genetically modified (GM) soybean MON 94313 for food and feed uses. Following a comprehensive risk assessment, the Panel concluded that the soybean is as safe as its conventional counterpart and non-GM reference varieties with respect to potential effects on human and animal health and the environment.
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Media Exposure Influences GMO Perceptions in Montenegro |
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Researchers from the University of Montenegro in Europe and partner institutions examined how consumer perceptions of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) influence the adoption of agricultural biotechnology in the country. The study, published in GM Crops & Food, revealed significant insights into how public acceptance and concerns about human and animal health and the environment shape consumer attitudes.
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GM APPROVAL UPDATES |
- The Philippines approved the canola event LBFLFK for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the cotton event GFM cry1A for commercial cultivation.
- Brazil approved the wheat event HB4 for commercial cultivation.
- The Philippines approved the soybean event GMB 151 for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the eggplant event EE-1 for cultivation
- The USA approved the canola event MON94100 for food and feed.
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