News/Update International - EFSA May 18, 2026

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme amidase from the genetically modified Escherichia coli strain SP‐a

The food enzyme amidase (acylamide amidohydrolase, EC 3.5.1.4) is produced with the genetically modified Escherichia coli strain SP‐a by c‐LEcta GmbH. The genetic modifications did not give rise to...

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Document type: News/Update. Agency: International - EFSA. Published: 2026-05-18.

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