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After eight years, Pakistan has approved the amendments to its 1976 Seed Act.

The biotechnology regulatory system in Ukraine is still not fully developed, but the country has committed itself towards shaping its policy in line with European Union standards.

This report provides EU-28 production, supply, and demand forecasts for major EU oilseeds, protein meals and related products.

Agricultural biotechnology is not a priority for Chile’s current Administration. The situation in Chile remains the same as last year and is expected to remain that way through this Administration.

Russia continues registration of Genetically Engineered (GE) crops for imports of food and feed in accordance with existing Russian legislation.

Bt cotton continues to remain the only biotech crop approved for commercial cultivation in India, with six events and nearly 1,200 Bt hybrids currently under cultivation.

Little has happened in Kazakhstan over the last year with regard to of genetically engineered (GE) products.

Ecuador maintains anti-biotechnology laws and regulations.

Brazil is the second largest producer of biotech crops in the world. Post forecasts an increase of three percent in area planted to biotech crops during the upcoming 2015/16 Brazilian crop year.

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On August 4, 2015, India notified to the World Trade Organization a draft regulation that sets maximum levels for melamine in infant and other foods.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued an order on August 6, 2015, to postpone the deadline for converting or renewing existing Food Business Operator (FBOs) licenses and and registration