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Panama did not make any policy changes on regulating Genetically Engineered (GE) plants, seeds and animals, including for GE microbes, in the past year.

Agricultural biotechnology constitutes an opportunity to U.S. suppliers, as non-governmental and governmental organizations have been working to encourage its integration into the Haitian economy...

The European Union’s (EU) complex and lengthy policy framework for biotechnology creates a challenging environment for research and limits access to innovative tools for EU farmers.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a developed nation with high per capita income and substantial opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports.

On December 23, the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) amended the handling procedures for products that are derived from the crossbreeding of genome edited varieties which have already...

Public support for agricultural biotechnology in Belgium is roughly divided between the Wallonia and Flemish regions with the latter more receptive.

The United Kingdom (UK) is approaching the end of the transition phase of departure from the European Union (EU).

The Dominican Republic continues to be a strong market for U.S. bulk agricultural products (corn), intermediate goods (soybean meal), and high value consumer-oriented products...

Poland opposes of the use of genetic engineering (GE) in agriculture.

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

In May 2020, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) passed a new biosafety law but has not set a date for enforcement.

There have been no recent significant official changes to the genetically engineered (GE) policies established by the New Zealand government.