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Ever since Turkey published its Biosafety Law and implementing regulations in 2010, this legislation has continued to disrupt trade and Turkey’s domestic agriculture and food sectors.

There was one notable change in Kazakhstan over the last year with regard to genetically engineered (GE) products.

Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (GCC-4), covered by Office of Agricultural Affairs in Dubai, permit the importation of genetically engineered (GE) food products of plant origin.

There is no agricultural genetically engineered product development for commercialization purposes in Algeria. The Ministry of Agriculture’s decree of December 24, 2000....

This report contains technical import requirements and regulations for food and agricultural products currently required by the Government of Kenya (GOK), including information on applicable laws....

Taiwan imported over a billion dollars of U.S. genetically engineered (GE) crops in 2016, accounting for approximately a third of total U.S. agricultural exports to the island.

This report provides the latest status of consumption, regulation, public perception, research, development, production, and use of genetically engineered crops and animals in Japan.

On March 5, 2017, the Egyptian Ministry of Environment submitted a new biosafety bill to the cabinet.

Peru's 10 year moratorium on genetically engineered (GE) crops remains in force. The Ministry of Environment tests conventional imported seed shipments upon arrival which has raised concerns...

The Biosafety Law, 2009 contains information on the biotechnology approval process in Senegal for GE products developed domestically or by a third country.

Singapore has no major import barriers on products containing GE ingredients or those derived from GE crops.

This report includes information on the plant and animal biotechnology situation in Austria.