Taiwan: New GE Regulatory Oversight and Changes to GE Labeling Proposal

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On February 4, President Ma signed an amendment shifting regulatory authority of genetically engineered events in animal feed to the Council of Agriculture. Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan (LY) also seeks changes to language notified to the World Trade Organization (TBT 168) regarding labeling of GE events. The LY seeks retraction of processed product exemptions and a shortened implementation period, among other changes.

Taiwan: New GE Regulatory Oversight and Changes to GE Labeling Proposal 

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements, New Technologies
East Asia and the Pacific, Taiwan

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