From Bio Journal - December 2021
Argentina Approves World's First GM Wheat
Nagoya University develops genome-edited high-sugar tomato
NTT Develops Genome-Edited Algae to Reduce Carbon Dioxide
Development of Pollen-Free Japanese Cedar by Genome Editing
Development of Cultured Meat Using Regenerative Medicine Technology
From Bio Journal - November 2021
Sales of genome-edited tomato seedlings begin
Following genome-edited wheat, Okayama University also develops a barley strain
Genome-edited shrimp experiment begins (NTT DOCOMO 2021/10/11)
Cultured meat industry proposes legal improvements (Nikkei Biotech Online 2021/9/26)
From Bio Journal - October 2021
Sales of genome-edited tomatoes begin
Ministry approves sales of genome-edited red sea bream
Labeling and organic certification of genome-edited crop seeds and seedlings
From Bio Journal - July 2021
TREND: Starring role for biotechnology in MAFFfs "Green Food System Strategy"
Japanese Diet Initiates Moves Toward Genome-edited Food Labeling
Tomato processing companies say they don't use genome-edited tomatoes
MHLW accelerates deliberations on approval of genome-edited fish
Following GM foods, "not used" labeling for food additives to be eliminated
From Bio Journal - June 2021
TREND: MAFF to promote RNA pesticides
Distribution of genome-edited high-GABA tomatoes begins
Self-labeling of "Non-genome-edited crops" for seeds and seedlings
RIKEN responds on genome-edited potatoes
From Bio Journal - April 2021
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to promote RNA pesticides
Immediate clinical trials suddenly become routine in vaccine development
Japanese pharmaceutical companies dependent on novel coronavirus vaccine
Moves to approve genome-edited fish accelerate
Petition to demand labeling of genome-edited crop seeds and seedlings
From Bio Journal - February 2021
Move toward commercialization of genome-edited fish by Kyoto University venture company
Public comments solicited for the approval of the GM Phalaenopsis orchid
From Bio Journal - January 2021
Japanfs first genome-edited food item, a tomato, gets green light for distribution
Bill to amend the Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act approved and passed