The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced the deregulation of one genetically modified wheat, one genetically modified sweet orange, and one genetically modified grapefruit

APHIS has completed a risk assessment and concluded that certain genetically modified plants do not present a higher risk of plant pests and diseases compared to their non-regulated counterparts. Consequently, APHIS has removed its regulatory control over these genetically modified plants.