Gene-edited food development now legal in England

Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments do not permit the commercial use of gene editing

Gene-edited food can now be developed commercially in England (Getty Images)

Gene-edited food can now be developed commercially in England after a change in the law.

The process involves altering the genetic material of an organism’s DNA to enhance certain characteristics.

The Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments do not permit the commercial use of gene editing.