食品衛生法に基づく安全性審査を経ていなかった遺伝子組換え微生物を利用した添加物についての対応 ｜報道発表資料｜厚生労働省

This page describes the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's response to food additives manufactured using genetically modified microorganisms that had not undergone safety assessments required by the Food Sanitation Law. Cargill Japan and Mitsubishi Corporation imported plant-based oils manufactured using unlicensed additives (lipase and phospholipase). Approximately 8,000 tons were imported and used in products like margarine and dressing, though the additives were removed during processing and absent from final products. The ministry instructed both companies to stop imports and sales, and required the additive manufacturer to submit safety data. No immediate health risks are identified.