GENOME-EDITED FOODS AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET

Abstract

New genomic techniques (NGT), especially CRISPR/Cas9 (molecular scissors) are increasingly used in the food industry. The first genome-edited foods are already on the market of several countries where these products do not require specific approvals, being classified as non-GMO products (without foreign DNA).This review summarizes the first genome-edited foods that have been commercialized or approved but not yet commercialized in some countries, their advantages, as well as the current international legislation regarding their regulation. Awareness of the advantages of NGT and the credibility of the information is essential in consumer acceptance and widespread expansion of genome-edited foods.