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Honduras: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

On March 15, 2019, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras Customs Union approved a Technical Regulation for the commercial exchange and safe use of agricultural biotechnology.
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Argentina: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

In 2019, Argentina granted conditional approval for a record nine biotech events including the first Chinese-developed soybean event developed and field-tested under a joint venture...
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Saudi Arabia: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Saudi regulations allow the importation of biotech plant products.
On April 3, 2020, Jordan issued a new regulation regarding the importation of products labeled as containing genetically engineered (GE) ingredients.
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Morocco: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Morocco continues to import agricultural products derived from genetically engineered (GE) technologies for use in animal feed products.
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Guatemala: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

On March 15, 2019, Guatemala and Honduras approved a harmonized biotechnology and biosafety regulation for Genetically Engineered (GE) plants, the first in Central America.
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Japan: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

This report provides the latest status of consumption, regulation, public perception, research, development, production, and use of agricultural biotechnology in Japan.
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EU-28: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

The European Union’s (EU) complex and lengthy policy framework for biotechnology creates a challenging environment for research and limits access to innovative tools for EU farmers.
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Hong Kong: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Hong Kong does not have any policy changes on labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods. The Hong Kong government encourages voluntary labeling and there is no imminent sign of discussing....
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Vietnam: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

In 2017, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) continued its delay in the review and approval of genetically engineered (GE) events for food and feed use, including biotech....
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Indonesia: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

This report updates the 2017 Agricultural Biotechnology Annual Report. The U.S. exported nearly $1.6 billion in genetically engineered (GE) products to Indonesia in 2017, including nearly....
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Egypt: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual 2018

The lack of an enacted biosafety law has led to promulgation of various decrees dealing with agricultural biotechnology. Oversight falls under the purview of four different ministries.