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Food Association Withdraws Application to Import GM Foods

Food Association Withdraws Application to Import GM Foods

A campaign launched by Greenpeace Mediterranean has achieved success, as the Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations of Turkey announced that it withdrew an application to import 29 different kinds of genetically modified organisms (GMOs.)

15 August 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Regulations on Genetically Modified Organisms Re-Enforced

GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS

Regulations on Genetically Modified Organisms Re-Enforced

The State Council Administrative Board of Litigation accepted the objection of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs against holding the enforcement of the GDO regulations. The regulations are again in effect.

25 December 2009 Ikbal Polat

Government Prohibits Production of GMOs and Simplifies Import

BIO-POLITICS

Government Prohibits Production of GMOs and Simplifies Import

The Bio-Safety Bill will be discussed in the parliament in the coming days. Özlüer from Ankara University criticizes that the draft law is objectionable because it only provides a framework and leaves the details to the corporation bylaws.

17 December 2009 Ikbal Polat