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The Government of Senegal is reviewing and revising its new biosafety law which may include language for an expedited approval process for certain genetically engineered (GE) products.

Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (GCC-4), permit the importation of genetically engineered (GE) food products of plant origin.

As of October 2019, there are no changes in Israel’s policy towards plant and animal biotechnology compared to 2018.

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's agricultural biotechnology regulations throughout 2018-19 remain unchanged.

Algeria does not develop, commercialize or import genetically engineered products.

On February 17, 2020, the Moroccan grains authority (ONICL) issued the second tender of 2020 to import 354,545 MT of durum wheat from the United States under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ).

For calendar year (CY) 2018, the U.S. exported $11.9 million of food and agricultural products to Senegal.

In October 2019, the Government of Niger promulgated National Biosafety Law 2019-48 which applies to genetically engineered products developed domestically or by a third country.

The Biosafety Law, 2012 contains information on the biotechnology approval process in Burkina Faso for genetically engineered (GE) products developed domestically or by a third country.

New regulations requiring front of pack labeling are set to enter into force on January 1, 2020.

This report is an annual update of Senegal’s food and feed regulations and governmental regulatory bodies and enforcement mechanisms.

This report provides information on export certificates and other certification/accreditation required for imported food and agriculture products, including live animals.