Around the World - The control of genetically modified organisms based on principles of law applied to biotechnology
European Union
Dec 22, 2022
The purpose of this contribution is to explain the principles of law applicable to the control of biotechnology, which are used by public entities in the interpretation of legal norms in order to grant or deny authorization for the import, planting, modification, development, transportation, sale or distribution of genetically modified organisms. The decisions made by these bodies are based on reasoning postulated by legal logic to protect human rights or to defend international trade.
The term genetically modified organisms (GMO) is also referred to as living modified organism (LMO), or transgenic. The handling of these organisms is regulated by universal, regional and national international instruments.
According to Article 2 of the European Parliament Directive, a GMO is "an organism, other than a human being, the genetic material of which has been
modified in a way that does not occur naturally by mating or natural recombination".
New legislation enacted for the development of precision crops
UK
Sep 30, 2024
FSA proposes to eliminate renewal requirements for smoke flavorings and food, food additives or feed containing GMOs
UK
Sep 11, 2024
The USDA announced the deregulation of genetically modified cereals and fruits
USA
Sep 09, 2024
Brazil - Food produced from transgenics: is the consumer right to information guaranteed?
Brazil
Aug 26, 2024
Turkey - Legal regime of the application process for GMO products in Türkiye
Turkey
Aug 19, 2024
Australia approves genetically modified corn strain for food use
Australia
Aug 13, 2024
Australia's proposal to change definitions of foods produced using genetic technology
Australia
Jul 31, 2024
Nigeria forms intergovernmental group to review safety of genetically modified foods
Nigeria
Jul 18, 2024
India - Regulatory Requirement for Genetically Modified (GM) Crops in India and GM Detection Approaches
India
Jul 17, 2024
EU approves new GMO maize varieties
European Union
Jul 11, 2024
Regulatory framework for genetically modified organisms in the Kingdom of Eswatini
Kingdom of Eswatini
Jul 11, 2024
China/USA/EU/Japan - Study on International Genetically Modified Food Labeling System via the Perspective of Consumers’ Right to know
China
May 20, 2024
List of GM food species for human consumption updated
Bolivia
May 10, 2024
New safety certificates approved for genetically modified agricultural organisms
China
May 09, 2024
India - Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of Genetically Modified Foods in India: An Update
India
May 08, 2024
