Genetically modified organism status, regulation, approval, labeling, and consumer perception in ASEAN
ASEAN
Feb 09, 2023
From the total global area of 189.8 million ha that has been planted with GM crops, about 990,343 ha (1.9%) is in ASEAN. Three GM crops, that is, maize, cotton, and sugarcane, are currently growing in four ASEAN countries (the Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Indonesia) with government approval. Some ASEAN Member States (AMS) imported biotech products for processing into food and feed. Most AMS now have a regulatory system for approving the commercialization of GM crops and the labeling of food derived from GM crops. Some AMS were active in conducting R&D of GM crops and increasing public awareness of the risk and benefit of GMOs, done either by the government, university, or through the National Biotechnology Information Center. Several surveys of public awareness, public perception, and acceptance of GMOs also have been conducted in some AMS countries.
New GMO approvals and authorisation renewals
European Union
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Nigeria
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FSA announces changes to the food and feed marketing authorization process
UK
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MFDS announces the safety review of glucose oxidase derived from genetically modified microorganisms
South Korea
Mar 27, 2025
Government publishes decree banning genetically modified corn
Mexico
Mar 19, 2025
MFDS announces amendments on GMO regulation in foods
South Korea
Mar 13, 2025
BPOM announces regulation on control of genetically engineered food products
Indonesia
Feb 26, 2025
Decree banning the use of genetically modified corn for human consumption repealed
Mexico
Feb 13, 2025
FDA releases Guidance on Voluntary Premarket Engagement for Foods Derived from Plants GMO
USA
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President of the nation announces the ban on the cultivation of transgenic corn
Mexico
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FSA announces several consultations on marketing authorization of 10 regulated food and feed products
UK
Dec 20, 2024
BPOM updates Regulation on Genetically Engineered Food Products
Indonesia
Dec 16, 2024
1% Limit on GMO food labeling ratified as legal
Brazil
Nov 07, 2024
GMO ban extended for two more years
Switzerland
Oct 22, 2024
India - Genetically Modified Organisms and Products in India: History of Regulation, Promotion, and Issues
India
Oct 18, 2024
