Russia: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

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On July 3, 2016, Russia adopted FL 358-FZ, which prohibits the cultivation of genetically engineered (GE) plants and the breeding of genetically engineered animals on the territory of the Russian Federation. In addition, FL 358-FZ provides for stronger state monitoring and control of the processing and the importation of GE organisms and products derived from such organisms, and sets penalties for violations of this federal law. 

Russia: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

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