NAICS 926140 – Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities
Sol # PR16169733
AI Summary
• The Colombian government has implemented regulations facilitating genetic engineering (GE) cultivation and acceptance, despite initial reservations by activist groups.
• Biotechnology advocates must address these differing perspectives while promoting biotechnology-friendly policies.
• Effective communication strategies will be discussed to engage key stakeholders, including small farmers and traditional seed savers.
WORKSHOP 2:
• International experts will discuss the role of international agreements in promoting biotechnology adoption and compliance across Latin America.
• Colombian domestic experts will share their experience with biotechnology regulation, risk assessment, and industry engagement.
• Participants will address best practices for advocating for biotechnology-friendly policies at local level.
WORKSHIP 3:
• The impact of anti-biotechnology legislation on the U.S. market access of key genetically engineered (GE) commodities to Colombia must be evaluated.
• Biotech companies may share success stories or case studies of successful integration into Colombian markets without GE-related regulations.
• Experts from the Colombian Ministry of Agriculture will discuss their strategy for promoting biotechnology-friendly policies in the agricultural sector.
SITE VISIT 1:
• The site is a research center focused on agricultural biotechnology, where scientists develop and test new bio-based solutions for crop improvement and pest control
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