Under the new rules, published by Brazilian biosecurity regulator CTNBio in the official government gazette on June 17, a specific variety of genetically modified corn from the United States is already allowed to be imported. “CTNBio/MCTI approved the commercial release of genetically modified corn DP-ØØ4114-3 and its derivatives for human and animal food. This corn has already been authorized for human consumption in twelve countries and the commercial release of the commission includes handling, processing, marketing, transport, import, export, storage, consumption and disposal”. The request for the release of GMO corn imports from the United States for animal feed production is an old claim by the animal protein sector in Brazil. This has been reinforced since last year, mainly due to the increase of corn and soybean meal production costs.
Sources: Abramilho/Notícias Agrícolas (*Translated by Ia Niani)