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Egypt was the first North African country to approve genetically engineered (GE) corn.

Canadian planting of biotech crops is estimated at about 10.2 million hectares for 2014. The main biotech crops remain canola, corn and soybeans, with small amounts of sugar beets added recently.

Biotech regulation has been virtually non-existent in the Caribbean. That may change in the years ahead as twelve Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries move forward with UN Biosafety Frameworks.

Although events occurred over the past year that looked like Chile might move on its biotechnology framework, in the end, Chile is in the same place as it was last year.

The Dominican Republic continues to be a strong market for U.S. bulk agricultural products, intermediate goods, as well as high value consumer-oriented products.

Mexico is well equipped with the knowledge and expertise in agricultural biotechnology. However, the country is at a crossroads due to negative public perception related to biotechnology.

Panama has approved the imports of GM corn seeds for local production, and has conducted GM mosquitoes and salmon field tests.

Panama has approved the imports of GM corn seeds for local production, and has conducted GM mosquitoes and salmon field tests.

The Tunisian legislation on biotechnology, drafted before the revolution, has been indefinitely postponed.

The President of the Republic of Ghana signed the Ghana Biosafety Act, 2011 (Act 831) December 2011 following the passage of the Biosafety Bill by the Ghanaian Parliament, in June 21, 2011.

In September 2014 Poland’s parliament is expected to re-start work on a comprehensive legislation on biotechnology.

Little has happened in Kazakhstan over the last year with regard to of genetically engineered (GE) products.