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On May 29, 2018, Guatemala sent its draft biotechnology regulation to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Colombia remains open to the adoption of biotech-derived commodities and innovative technologies.

The Government of Bulgaria (GOB) continues to oppose agricultural biotechnology and generally advocates for anti-biotech policies within the European Commission (EC).

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) allows permitted import of genetically engineered (GE) products based on the 2009 Law on “Genetically Modified Organisms” (“GMOs”) and its pertaining bylaws.

There are no significant developments to convey since the previous report from January 2018.

On June 1, 2017, Ecuador’s National Assembly approved the “Organic Law on Agrobiodiversity, Seeds and Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture.”

In Nicaragua, imports of genetically engineered crops (GE) are limited to use as animal feed.

This report provides the latest status of consumption, regulation, public perception, research, development, production, and use of genetically engineered crops and animals in Japan.

On October 30, 2018, the Government of Japan began to enforce its first national wine product labeling standards.

There is no legal impediment to use of biotechnology. Genetically engineered (GE) corn field trials were successfully completed.

Jamaica is an important market for U.S. bulk agricultural products, intermediate products and high value products, with a total value of approximately USD 378 million in 2017.

The biotechnology regulatory system in Ukraine is still not fully developed, but the country has committed to shape its policy in-line with European Union standards.