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<p>The UK Government takes a science-based approach to genetically modified organism
(GMO) policy and regulation. Our view is that genome-edited organisms should not be
subject to GMO regulation if the DNA changes could have occurred naturally, or through
traditional breeding methods.</p><p>No genetically modified or genome-edited crops
are grown commercially in the UK.</p><p>The UK Government supports choice for both
farmers and consumers. Before any GMO crops are grown here, we will need to put rules
in place to segregate production methods and facilitate that choice. These rules will
be based on independent scientific advice and they will take the potential for cross-pollination
into account.</p>
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