date:Jul 30, 2014
taken a wary approach to GM crops, fearing possible risks.
It has allowed several GM crops to be grown, including cotton, peppers, tomatoes and papayas, and has authorized imports of GM soybeans and corn.
However, it does not allow commercial production or sale of GM grains, including rice, although the authorities have approved the experimental planting of two strains of pest-resisted GM rice.
The safety certificates issued for this experimental planting in 2009 expire this year, and commerc