On June 28, 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery (MAFF) published a draft guideline on the Specific Information Disclosure Procedures of Living Organisms Obtained....
On June 27, 2019, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) published a draft of the Handling Procedure of Foods and Food Additives Derived from Genome Editing Technology....
On June 20, 2019, per the request of the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA), the Consumer Committee in the Cabinet Office of Japan held its second public meeting to discuss the possible creation....
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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.