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In March 2010, Bulgaria imposed a complete ban on genetically modified crop growing either commercially or for trials. [29] The cabinet of Boyko Borisov initially imposed a five-year moratorium, but later extended this to a permanent ban after widespread public protests against the introduction of genetically modified crops in the country.
A study investigating voluntary labeling in South Africa found that 31% of products labeled as GMO-free had a GM content above 1.0%. [4] In Canada and the US labeling of GM food is voluntary, [5] while in Europe all food (including processed food) or feed which contains greater than 0.9% of approved GMOs must be labelled. [6] [7]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 28 January 2025. There is 1 pending revision awaiting review. Foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA Part of a series on Genetic engineering Genetically modified organisms Bacteria Viruses Animals Mammals Fish Insects Plants Maize/corn Rice Soybean Potato History ...
Europe grows relatively few genetically engineered crops [240] with the exception of Spain, where one fifth of maize is genetically engineered, [241] and smaller amounts in five other countries. [242] The EU had a 'de facto' ban on the approval of new GM crops, from 1999 until 2004. [243] [244] GM crops are now regulated by the EU. [245]
The European Commission has given countries the choice of opting out of GMOs, and a number of countries including Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Italy, France, Greece, Germany, Hungary, the ...
The US had a pre-GMO policy of shipping US crops as food aid, rather than buying crops in/near the countries that needed aid. The US policy was claimed to be more costly than Europe's. [517] Genetically modified food controversies in Ghana have been widespread since 2013.
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It is an international treaty that governs the transfer, handling, and use of genetically modified (GM) organisms. It is focussed on movement of GMOs between countries and has been called a de facto trade agreement. [12] One hundred and fifty-seven countries are members of the Protocol and many use it as a reference point for their own regulations.