The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) published the rules and procedures for the evaluation of products of plant breeding innovations (PBI). The regulations, marked as Memorandum Circular No. 8, Series of 2022 (MC8), provide a science-based and efficient process for assessment and determination of gene-edited plants if they are to be considered genetically engineered (GE) or not.
Health Canada released the much-awaited clarification on the regulation of plant breeding innovations, including gene editing. The new policy is based on public consultations held in 2021.
The European Commission has authorized two genetically modified (GM) crops for food and animal feed. The Commission's authorization decision does not allow for the cultivation of the two GM crops, maize, and soybeans in the EU.
The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) announced that it has chosen the province of Lanao del Norte to identify a farmer cooperative that will plant Golden Rice as part of the seed production in preparation for the distribution to households in the Philippines.
