On Wednesday, April 26, 2017, the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of the Government of Japan (GOJ) held its first review committee meeting for the labeling of food....
On Monday, May 8, 2017, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) launched a public consultation on a draft guidance document on the risk assessment of genetically engineered (GE) plant material....
The Canadian Government has responded to a report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and AgriFood entitled, “Genetically Modified Animals for Human Consumption.”
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Germany: German Parliament against Cloning

The German Parliaments has unanimously voted against the cloning of animals on May 8. 2015.
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Germany: GMO-Free Conference in Berlin

The international conference “GMO-free Europe – Future Opportunities and Challenges” took place in Berlin May 6-8, 2015.
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Turkey: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Turkey’s Biosafety Law (Law), published in March 2010, continues to cause substantial harm to Turkey’s agriculture and food sectors.
Turkey's Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MinFAL) discontinued the requirement for importers to provide a certificate for biotech-free enzymes.
Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) held “expert meetings” with stakeholders to discuss proposed GE labeling requirements.
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United Arab Emirates: Exporter Guide

The 4 GCC countries, along with Saudi Arabic and Bahrain comprise the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) allow the importation of genetically engineered food products of plant origin.