Malaysia: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

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There have not been any significant developments to report since last year’s 2015 report: 1) no genetically engineered (GE) crops have been approved for planting; 2) GE papaya research approved in 2013 is still only for confined trials; 3) only a few corn and soybean GE events have been authorized for import and market release; 4) GE labeling guidelines are not enforced; and 5) there has not been any progress on releases of GE mosquito.

Malaysia: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

 

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