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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...

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.

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.

France bans the cultivation of crops that are derived from modern biotechnology and limits research into their use.

Mexico has not approved any biotechnology food or feed products since May 2018 and there is no official indication when approvals will resume.

Responding to requests for clarity on Novel Food Regulations, Health Canada announced they will develop and publish new guidance regarding the regulatory interpretation and oversight...

Since the commercial release of Bt Cowpea in January 2019, Nigeria biotech regulatory authorities are forging ahead with other approvals.

On December 31, Mexico published a final decree that calls for a phase-out of use of both glyphosate and genetically modified (GE) corn for human consumption in Mexico.

On December 25, 2020, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for three pesticides (Cyflumetofen, Tiadinil...

Peru’s Congress has approved a law to extend the ongoing ten year moratorium to fifteen years.

There is no commercial production of Genetically Engineered (GE) crops in Chile, with the exception of seeds for re-export.