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2009-08-28 | permalink
Negros Occidental (Philppines) committees agree to amend GMO ordinance
After a series of deliberations and feedback from scientists and experts, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental reached a consensus to amend the controversial ordinance banning the entry of genetically-modified organisms into the province, ViceGovernor Emilio Yulo III said yesterday. This was after majority of the members of various committees who reviewed the ordinance, made four preliminary agreements that include among others, allowing the entry of GMO products for processing into feeds to cater to the needs of livestock and poultry industries, the entry of non-living GMOs as well as pharmaceuticals and medical products, and the conduct of research and development under strict controlled conditions.
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2009-08-28 | permalink
Negros Occidental (Philppines) committees agree to amend GMO ordinance
After a series of deliberations and feedback from scientists and experts, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental reached a consensus to amend the controversial ordinance banning the entry of genetically-modified organisms into the province, ViceGovernor Emilio Yulo III said yesterday. This was after majority of the members of various committees who reviewed the ordinance, made four preliminary agreements that include among others, allowing the entry of GMO products for processing into feeds to cater to the needs of livestock and poultry industries, the entry of non-living GMOs as well as pharmaceuticals and medical products, and the conduct of research and development under strict controlled conditions.
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