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CERTIFIED GM FOODS IN CHINA SAFE, ACCORDING TO THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
The Ministry of Agriculture of China through its website has issued a statement saying that all certified genetically modified foods that are sold on the Chinese market are safe. China has established a safety supervision system that covers the complete chain of GM products, including research, production and trading, according to the ministry.
Source: Crop Biotech Update (www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate)
VIETNAM REQUIRES AGBIOTECH COMPANIES TO PUT UP GM CORN PLANTS TO ENTER MARKET
Agri-biotech companies are required to invest in GM corn production plants in Vietnam in the next 4 to 5 years to get a license to sell the product in the country. This requirement was mentioned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in a circular as they are drafting guidelines to control GM crops in the country and avoid dependence on GM seed imports from other countries.
Source: Crop Biotech Update (www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate)
INDIA’S FORMER AGRICULTURE MINISTER PITCHES FOR GM CROP FIELD TRIALS
Mr. Sharad Pawar, India‘s former Union Minister of Agriculture pitches for field trials of GM crops and has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in clearing the policy paralysis and regulatory uncertainty for GM crops. Mr. Pawar said that in India, GM crops, including Bt brinjal and corn are ready for release, while field trials of other GM crops have been stopped. Continue reading…
Source: Crop Biotech Update (www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate)