Peru: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual
Peru maintains implementation of its 10-year moratorium on genetically engineered (GE) crops and a zero tolerance for GE events. The Ministry of Environment tests conventional imported seed shipments upon arrival, raising concerns amongst seed traders. The detection of a GE event in seeds, including adventitious presence, results in steep fines. Peru imports GE crops such as soybeans, corn and cotton for consumption and processing. The United States is a major supplier of these commodities as are other South American countries.
