Thailand: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   TH2022-0071

The Thai Cabinet has approved the draft Biodiversity Law in principle. The draft is in the legislative process and currently with the Council of State for review and approval on text. The Thai Food and Drug Administration finally published its two new genetically engineered (GE) food regulations regarding GE food imports, production, and labeling. Both regulations will be effective on December 4, 2022.

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