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Bolivia: Soybeans Bolivia Adopts Biotechnology

The Government of Bolivia approved two new genetically engineered events for soybeans in April 2019.
On April 9, 2019, the General Administration of China Customs (GACC) published revised “Administrative Measures for the Inspection and Quarantine of Entry-Exit Genetically Modified Products.”
The Food Safety Commission (FSC) of the Government of Japan (GOJ) held its 187th Genetically Modified Foods Expert Committee to discuss procedures for the safety review of genetically engineered....
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Ethiopia: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

In 2018, the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) authorized cultivation of genetically engineered (GE) cotton by granting official approvals for environmental release.
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Algeria: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

The Ministry of Agriculture published an official Decree in 2000 prohibiting all import, production, distribution and use of genetically engineered (GE) plant materials.
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Senegal: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

The Government of Senegal is in the process of approving a revised biosafety law which currently includes language for an expedited approval process for certain genetically engineered (GE) products.
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Poland: GE Feed Ban Postponed for Two Years

The Government of Poland (GOP) extended exemptions of provisions under the 2006 Feed Act to ban the use of genetically-engineered (GE) feed ingredients until January 1, 2021.
On January 24, 2019, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) opened a public comment period for its proposed regulatory policy for the handling of food products derived from genome....
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South Africa: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

The production area of genetically engineered (GE) corn, soybean and cotton in South Africa is estimated at around 2.7 million hectares.
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South Korea: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

After 10 years under the Living Modified Organism (LMO) Act, Korea plans to improve and revise the LMO Act to address stakeholders’ concerns.
On December 5, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) held its fourth public discussion on the handling of food products derived from genome editing technology.
In January 2019, the European Commission recognized the U.S. soy industry’s scheme certifying U.S. soybeans compliance with sustainability criteria laid out in EU biofuels legislation.