Ukraine established a simplified procedure for temporary registration of genetically engineered cotton varieties only.
On May 8, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced the issuance of new and renewed biosafety certificates for genetically engineered (GE) and gene-edited events.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved a Queensland University of Technology (QUT) application to permit food derived from a banana line genetically engineered (GE) for resistance to Panama disease.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency published the finalized guidance document clarifying their position on novelty declarations and pre-market assessments for livestock feeds derived from crops developed through gene-editing.
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Argentina: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

In 2020, Argentina became the first country to grant conditional approval for cultivation of Genetically Engineered (GE) wheat.
On January 22, 2021, the European Commission (EC) approved five genetically engineered (GE) crops (three corn and two soybeans) and renewed the authorization for three corn crops used for food...
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Turkey: Turkey Approves Three More Biotech Traits

On January 23, 2021, the Turkish Government published the Biosafety Decisions on import of genetically engineered (GE) soybean and corn events in the Official Gazette.
The European Farm to Fork (F2F) Strategy includes a review of EU animal welfare (AW) legislation and requirements in European animal production.
On January 11, 2021, the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) issued biosafety certificates for imports of two new traits along with the renewal of three others.
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France: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

France bans the cultivation of crops that are derived from modern biotechnology and limits research into their use.
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Mexico: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Mexico has not approved any biotechnology food or feed products since May 2018 and there is no official indication when approvals will resume.
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European Union: EU Green Deal - January 2021 Update

This quarterly report covers October through December 2020 and provides details on the status of the EU Green Deal objectives and strategies including...