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On December 9, 2011, President Humala approved Law 29,811, establishing a ten-year moratorium on genetically modified organisms.

On February 6, 2014 the Polish President signed an amendment to the Act on genetically modified organisms introducing stricter rules to ensure greater safety...

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

Agricultural biotechnology is not a priority for Chile’s current Administration. The situation in Chile remains the same as last year and is expected to remain that way through this Administration.

Russia continues registration of Genetically Engineered (GE) crops for imports of food and feed in accordance with existing Russian legislation.

Bt cotton continues to remain the only biotech crop approved for commercial cultivation in India, with six events and nearly 1,200 Bt hybrids currently under cultivation.

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

Ecuador maintains anti-biotechnology laws and regulations.

Brazil is the second largest producer of biotech crops in the world. Post forecasts an increase of three percent in area planted to biotech crops during the upcoming 2015/16 Brazilian crop year.

The Government of Ethiopia (GOE) recently amended its Biosafety Proclamation with the intent of permitting the future cultivation of biotech cotton to meet the rising demands from the textile industry

For marketing year (MY) 2015/16 (May to April), Post’s estimate for total rice area and production is unchanged at 11.8 million hectares and 34.8 million tons.

Panama has approved the import of genetically modified (GM) corn seeds for local production, and has conducted field trials for GM mosquitoes and salmon.