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This report provides an overview and updates on agricultural biotechnology in Vietnam. New genetically engineered (GE) corn hybrids have been launched for cultivation after Vietnam resumed its approval of outstanding hybrids.

There are no significant changes to the agricultural biotechnology situation in the Czech Republic in 2024. The country generally maintains a scientific approach towards biotechnology and became a vocal advocate for their adoption in the EU during its EU Council presidency. Czech farmers planted genetically engineered (GE) corn from 2005 to 2017.

There are no significant changes to the agricultural biotechnology situation in the Czech Republic in 2023. The country generally maintains a scientific approach towards biotechnology and became a vocal advocate for their adoption in the EU during its EU Council presidency.

This report provides updated information about the adoption of agricultural biotechnology in Vietnam. In the first six months of 2023, Vietnam approved six outstanding biotech corn hybrids for cultivation after the country suspended its appraisal process since 2017.

There are no significant changes to the agricultural biotechnology situation in the Czech Republic in 2022. The country generally maintains a scientific approach towards biotechnology. Czech farmers planted genetically engineered (GE) corn from 2005 to 2017.

This report provides updated information about the adoption of agricultural biotechnology in Vietnam. Since approving all outstanding applications for food and feed use in August 2021, Vietnam has not resumed its regulatory process for acknowledging and reviewing new applications.

There are no significant changes in 2020 to the agricultural biotechnology situation in the Czech Republic.

As of October 2020, Vietnam has issued 45 Certificates of Food/Feed Approval for genetically engineered (GE) products for corn, soybeans, canola, sugar beets, alfalfa, and cotton.

There are no significant changes in 2019 to the agricultural biotechnology situation in the Czech Republic.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) issued Certificates of Food and Feed Safety Approvals for ten genetically engineered (GE) events for corn, soybeans, and alfalfa in 2018-2019.

This report provides an overview of the health and quarantine certificates needed for exporting food and agricultural products to Vietnam.

On September 20, 2019, the Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) approved five biotech events, including, two soybean events, one corn event, and two alfalfa events.