Singapore: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

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Singapore does not have any domestic commercial production of plant biotechnology. As of October 2019, a total of 41 genetically engineered (GE) plant products have been approved for use as food or food ingredients in the country (an increase of six compared to the previous year). In April 2019, the Singapore Food Agency replaced the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority as the national body that determines the final regulatory approval of products containing GE materials for use in the country.

Singapore: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

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