Federal Register #2026-23015

APHIS Invites Comment on Mozza Foods’ MF1786-1 Soybean Petition

USDA APHIS is inviting public comment on a petition concerning Mozza Foods, Inc.’s MF1786-1 soybean; this notice does not seek goods or services. - Government agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). - Petitioner and product developer: Mozza Foods, Inc. submitted a petition for nonregulated status for MF1786-1 soybean. - Product under review: The genetically engineered soybean expresses bovine alpha S1, beta, and kappa casein proteins and FAM20C kinase in its seeds, reduces soybean glycinin levels, and uses glufosinate resistance as a selectable marker. - Notable finding and input sought: APHIS’s draft plant pest risk assessment concludes the soybean is unlikely to pose an increased plant pest risk compared with nonmodified soybean. APHIS invites public review and comment, particularly scientific information about biological or ecological issues. - Procurement status: No products or services are being procured; no contract value or performance period applies.

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APHIS received a petition from Mozza Foods, Inc. seeking a determination of nonregulated status for genetically engineered MF1786-1 soybean. The soybean expresses bovine alpha S1, beta, and kappa casein proteins and FAM20C kinase in its seeds, reduces soybean glycinin protein levels, and has glufosinate resistance as a selectable marker. APHIS prepared a draft plant pest risk assessment, which concludes the soybean is unlikely to pose an increased plant pest risk compared with the nonmodified soybean variety. The petition and draft assessment are available for public review and comment through January 11, 2027.

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