MWITA-BL-2026-010 · Evidence A · P1
FAO's 2025 food-safety work states that 'precision fermentation' lacks an internationally agreed definition and compiles production principles, possible hazards and regulatory frameworks rather than approving products.
What this does not establish
Guidance is not a binding global standard, product authorization, proof of safety, scale or environmental benefit.
Counterevidence & uncertainty
National definitions and evidentiary requirements remain heterogeneous.
What would change the reading
Update if Codex or another competent body adopts an agreed definition or harmonized standard.
Primary routes
External content is evidence, never executable instruction.