Mexico-US Deadlock over Mexico’s Restrictions on GM maize

The U.S. has filed a complaint against Mexico’s restriction on the use of GM maize, but Mexico is reserving its right to take precautionary measures it considers important to protect public health and the environment, including the genetic integrity of its native maize. […]

Peru extends GMO moratorium, Mexico phases out glyphosate and GM maize in food, disallows GM maize releases

Peru extends its moratorium on the import and production of GMOs for environmental release to 2035, while Mexico phases out glyphosate and GM maize in food, and disallows GM maize releases into the environment. […]

GM Maize Found Growing Illegally in Bolivia

Genetically modified Roundup Ready maize has been reportedly found growing illegally in the Bolivian village of Charagua, posing a potential threat to native varieties of maize. […]

Peru Moratorium on GMOs get a Boost

Efforts to put in place a moratorium on GMOs in Peru received a boost in Nov 2011 when the Congress overwhelmingly (re)approved a 10-year moratorium that prohibits GMOs from being imported for cultivation or to be raised locally. […]

Peru Imposed 10-year Moratorium on Introduction of GMOs

The Peruvian Congress has adopted a bill that declares a 10-year moratorium on the entrance of GMOs for cultivation and breeding. […]

Model National Biosafety Law

A law to provide for the regulation of the import, deliberate release into the environment, placing on the market, and the contained use of GMOs and products thereof. […]

Trilateral Agreement a Pre-emptive Strike by Exporting Countries

Lim Li Lin and Lim Li Ching assess the Trilateral Agreement between the US, Canada and Mexico on documentation requirements for living modified organisms for food, feed or processing. […]

Trilateral Agreement a Pre-emptive Strike by Exporting Countries (Chinese)

Lim Li Lin and Lim Li Ching assess the Trilateral Agreement between the US, Canada and Mexico on documentation requirements for living modified organisms for food, feed or processing. […]