Is GMO salmon banned?
GMO salmon is permitted by the US FDA. Several countries restrict, warning-label, or have reviewed it for safety concerns. The US has more lenient additive rules than the EU, UK, Canada, and Japan, which is why this ingredient remains widely used here.
Why GMO salmon is flagged
Not approved for sale in the EU; the US approved it for commercial sale in 2021.
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