Vietnam: GVN Approves First Biotech Traits for Cultivation and Feed Food Use

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On August 11, 2014, following a near six month regulatory review, the Vietnam Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) signed the first four Certificates for Food and Feed Safety for four genetically modified corn traits. Additionally, on August 27, 2014, following just over a year review; the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) issued the first Biosafety Certificate to one of the four corn traits approved by MARD on August 11. The trait approved by MONRE will be able to be commercially grown in Vietnam, following variety registration. 

Vietnam: GVN Approves First Biotech Traits for Cultivation and Feed Food Use 

 

New Technologies
East Asia and the Pacific, Vietnam
Grains, Feeds and Fodders, Corn

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