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As of June, 2017, Israel does not have a policy that restricts the use of imported genetically engineered (GE) commodities or derivative products.

The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (GBRV) bans the use and research of modern biotechnology-derived agriculture.

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....

Thailand’s regulations restricting the cultivation of genetically engineered crops remain unchanged.

Bt cotton remains the only biotech crop approved for commercial cultivation. India’s political landscape continues to hinder the agricultural biotech regulatory system.

The United Kingdom’s anticipated exit from the European Union (Brexit) will not change policy or trade in genetically engineered plants or animals in the short to medium term.

The Australian federal government is very supportive of biotechnology and has committed considerable long-term funding to research and development.

There are no significant developments to convey since the previous report done in January, 2017.

While absent a formal biosafety framework, following guidance published in September, 2012, Morocco adheres to the precautionary principle in respect to justifying a ban....

Taiwan imported over a billion dollars of U.S. genetically engineered (GE) crops in 2016, accounting for approximately a third of total U.S. agricultural exports to the island.

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

In 2014, Tunisia drafted a biosafety framework, which is currently with Parliament awaiting debate and approval.