Guidance

Precision fermentation

Information about precision fermentation and how the FSA regulates precision fermentation products.

• From: Food Standards Agency
• Published: 18 February 2026

Documents

What is precision fermentation

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UK safety guidance on precision fermentation products

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Precision Fermentation Business Support Service (BSS)

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Precision fermentation is a modern form of the traditional fermentation process. Fermentation has been used for centuries to produce things we already know about, like beer or yoghurt. This page will give you further information about what precision fermentation is.

Published 18 February 2026