AgBioWorld Members Discuss Mexican GM Regulations and Modified Rice in China
Mexican National Autonomous University (UNAM) to Supervise GM Commodity Trade for Mexico
Abstract: Members discussed an announcement by the USDA that a Mexican university would take over supervision of trade in GM commodities, specifically for GM corn. The announcement notes that the “Mexican National Autonomous University (UNAM) will be in charge of supervising the flow of transgenic products into Mexico after winning the bid launched by the Mexican Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS).” One member questioned whether this was a positive or negative development knowing the past actions of the university. Another member confirmed who was going to be in charge of the program at the University and speculated that if she just focuses on the science of it the US biotech industry should be fine. He did note, however that if pressured by activist she may just go along with them.
Source: Truth about Trade & Technology
Genetically Modified Rice in Question in China, GM or Not?
Abstract: Members discuss an article on genetically modified rice developed in China to help diabetes patients. One member asks if this would be considered agricultural biotechnology. Several members discussed the validity of this story, asking how a genetically modified rice crop could gain such rapid approval. It was finally concluded that this was not genetically modified rice, but rather rice that has been conventionally breed to help with the digestion process.
Source: Truth about Trade & Technology
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