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Israel does not have a policy restricting the use of imported genetically engineered (GE) commodities or derivative products. There are no changes in Israel’s policy towards plant, animal biotechnology, and microbial biotechnology since 2023.

The Government of Tanzania continues to implement strict liability requirements on the commercialization of genetically engineered products, as outlined in the 2009 Biosafety Regulations. There are no genetically engineered products imported or commercialized in Tanzania. However, applied biotechnology is used for medicine and public health.

Israel has no policy restricting the use of imported genetically engineered (GE) commodities or derivative products. There have been no changes in Israel’s policy towards plant, animal biotechnology, and microbial biotechnology since 2022.

There are currently no genetically engineered (GE) products traded or commercialized in Tanzania due to the strict liability clause in the Biosafety Regulations of 2009. In September 2022, Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture reversed a 2021 ban on all...

As of September 2022, Israel does not have a policy restricting the use of imported genetically engineered (GE) commodities or derivative products. There are no changes in Israel’s policy towards plant, animal biotechnology, and microbial biotechnology compared to 2021.

In September 2022, Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture directed the Tanzania Agriculture Research Institute (TARI) to identify a research station for trials of genetically engineered (GE) crops. This decision appears to reverse the Government of Tanzania’s (GoT) 2021 ban on all GE crop research trials.

As of October 2021, Israel does not have a policy restricting the use of imported genetically engineered (GE) commodities or derivative products. There are no changes in Israel’s policy towards plant, animal biotechnology, and microbial biotechnology...

As of September 2020, Israel does not have a policy restricting the use of imported genetically engineered (GE) commodities or derivative products.

The Government of Tanzania uses a conservative, precautionary approach to manage genetically engineered (GE) products in the country.

Tanzania Government allows the importation of Genetic Engineered (GE) products from United States and other countries that meets national standards.

As of October 2019, there are no changes in Israel’s policy towards plant and animal biotechnology compared to 2018.

This report complements the FAIRS Country Report. The report specifically provides information on Government of Tanzania (GoT) required certificates for exporting food and agricultural products....