Genetically modified microbial enzymes were the first application of genetically modified organisms in food production and were approved in 1988 by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Geenmuundatud mikroobsed ensüümide kasutamine oli GMO esmakordne rakendamine toidutootmisel ja need said USA Toidu- ja Ravimiametilt heakskiidu 1988. aastal.