Roundup Ready - Monsanto

Global Adoption of Agricultural Biotechnology*
Countries growing biotech crops
Countries that have granted import approvals
(European Union approval moratorium
instituted 1998.)
Countries approving research field trials
(Monsanto data only)
Regulatory process delayed
Countries that currently have no regulatory systems,
or no known field trials.
* The hierarchy for placing countries in various groups is based
upon whether the countries are growing biotech crops, granting
import approvals, and approving field trials. Countries that are
growing biotech crops or have granted import approvals may
also be conducting field trials; countries growing biotech crops
may also have import approval systems.
REGULATORY SYSTEMS
The products of agricultural biotechnology are
some of the most studied food products on the grocery
store shelf. A comprehensive network of regulatory agencies
looks at food and feed safety and environmental impact.
The regulatory structures vary by country, but each country
that allows biotech crops to be grown or imported has
established a regulatory approach that fits its own circumstances
and needs. Some countries with well-developed
regulatory systems for biotech regulation, such as the
United States, Japan, and Canada, serve as models for
other countries.
In the United States, developers of ag biotech crops must
go through a comprehensive set of safety assessments that
often span three to four years and include 30 to 40 studies.
The types of studies conducted depend upon the crop and
its intended use. Product Safety Summaries, which provide
reviews of the food, feed and environmental safety assessments
conducted on Monsanto’s commercialized biotech
products, are available on the Monsanto Web site at:
www.monsanto.com/monsanto/layout/our_pledge/ and on several
other sites. Monsanto’s site also has a list of peer-reviewed
technical publications.
{ MONSANTO COMPANY 2004 PLEDGE REPORT: PAGES 34-35 }