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2013-11-06 | permalink
Philippines: GMO rice to be launched in 2016
The first genetically-modified rice to be commercially available could be approved for production in the Philippines in two to three years, researchers said Tuesday, despite strong opposition from environmental groups.
The Peninsula: Philippines: GMO rice to be launched in 20162013-11-05 | permalink
EU prepares new GMO maize cultivation approval
The European Union is on course to approve cultivation of a new type of genetically modified maize for the first time in more than a decade, according to a draft proposal from the bloc's executive seen by Reuters.
2013-10-29 | permalink
US: Growing debate over genetically engineered food
Washington is at center stage in the debate over genetically engineered foods this election season. If voters approve Initiative 522, the state will be the first in the nation to implement labeling of foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients.
2013-10-29 | permalink
Los Angeles Could Become the Country's Largest GMO-Free Zone
October delivered two major victories in the fight against genetically-engineered foods: Mexico announced an immediate ban on planting GMO corn, and the big island of Hawaii County Council gave preliminary approval to a bill that prohibits open air cultivation and testing of genetically engineered crops or plants.
2013-10-28 | permalink
Armenian authorities to tighten grip upon usage of GMO
A bill implying a stronger control over GMO usage was put on the Armenian National Assembly’s floor on Friday again.
