On March 27, 2019, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) released its regulatory policy for the handling of food products derived from genome editing technology.
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Tanzania: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Most Tanzanians are not knowledgeable about genetic engineering (GE) and GE products, with the exception of a small population with tertiary-level education.
In January 2019, China approved five new genetically engineered traits and renewed the bio-safety certificates for 26 traits previously approved.
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Czech Republic: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual 2017

The Czech Republic maintains a scientific approach towards biotechnology.
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Croatia: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Croatia is a net food importer and the government policy is geared towards raising agricultural productivity and, to a lesser extent, controlling imports.
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Austria: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

This report includes information on the plant and animal biotechnology situation in Austria.
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Russia: New Program to Develop Domestic Seeds and Genetics

A new Federal Scientific and Technical Program for Agricultural Development in 2017-2025 was adopted via Russian Government decree No. 996 on August 25, 2017.
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Malaysia: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

There have not been any significant developments since last year’s 2016 report....
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Netherlands: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

This report assesses the agricultural biotechnology sector in the Netherlands, and covers related production, trade and policies.
On September 27, 2017, the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of the Government of Japan (GOJ) held its fifth committee meeting on labeling of food containing genetically engineered (GE) food....