Policy Statements
5. State Regulation of GM Crops
Once a genetically modified (GM) crop has been assessed by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) and a license issued for commercial release, there may still be state or territory legislated barriers to its cultivation and use. CropLife advocates for any state or territory still retaining a moratorium regarding GM crops to follow the scientific and economic evidence and grant their farmers the same opportunities as their interstate and international competitors. Cotton, canola,…