Turkey: Turkey Updates List of Approved Biotech Events

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   TU2023-0001

On December 30, 2022, the Turkish Government published a Biosafety Decision to reapprove the import of a genetically engineered (GE) stacked corn event, NK603 X MON 810, for feed. In a separate government action, the single event MON 810 was canceled due to a recent court decision. With these latest changes, the total number of approved GE events remains at 36.

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