Russia: Russia Temporarily Lifts Requirements for GE Registration of Soybeans and Soybean Meal

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On April 16, 2020, the government of the Russian Federation signed Decree # 520, which says that for the period April 20, 2020 through January 1, 2021, imports of genetically engineered (GE) soybeans and soybean meal for feed are allowed without state registration. It applies only to GE soybeans and GE soymeal whose registration has expired and must be accompanied by the Expert Conclusion from Rosselhoznadzor that was granted when the feed was previously registered.

Russia: Russia Temporarily Lifts Requirements for GE Registration of Soybeans and Soybean Meal

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