Tag "GMO"

AM: the domestic seed sector is a national strategic issue

The domestic seed sector is a national strategic issue. High-quality domestic seeds and propagating materials fundamentally contribute to the long-term sustainability of domestic agricultural production – said Sándor Farkas, the...

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Nébih seized forty tons of Ukrainian seeds contaminated with GMOs

Thanks to continuous inspections and strict food safety rules, 40 tons of GMO-contaminated corn seeds from Ukraine were seized by Nébih specialists. We will continue to protect Hungarian food safety...

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Hungary’s GMO-free position must be strengthened

Hungary’s GMO-free position must be reaffirmed for the sake of food safety – urged Antal Csárdi, the deputy faction leader of the LMP, on Tuesday. At his press conference, which...

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A petition was launched to preserve Hungary’s GMO-free status

 LMP is launching a petition to preserve Hungary’s GMO-free status, said Antal Csárdi, deputy faction leader of the opposition party, on Monday. In his press conference, which can also be...

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Hungary’s GMO-free status must be maintained

Hungary’s GMO-free status and its right to be able to decide on this issue in a sovereign way, to protect Hungarian agriculture and the health of consumers, must be preserved...

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The regulation of the labeling of genetically modified foods has changed

An issue that fundamentally determines people’s quality of life is on the “table” of the European Parliament, which the Hungarian Parliament has also recently put on the agenda. The stake...

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The international regulation of GMOs is 20 years old

Today, the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety of the Convention on Biological Diversity celebrates the 20th anniversary of its entry into force. The Cartagena Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity...

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Többtényezős az élelmezésbiztonság fenntarthatósága

Az ENSZ öt szakosított szervezete által kiadott „Az élelmezésbiztonság és a táplálkozás helyzete a világban” című jelentés szerint 2019 óta 122 millió fővel nőtt az éhezők száma. Az ilyen körülmények...

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Hungary continues to stand for GMO-free domestic agriculture

Negotiations on the regulation of new gene therapy techniques have begun in Brussels.  The Hungarian strategy does not change. Our country continues to stand for what is contained in the...

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Our food safety also depends on the new GMO regulation

In the near future, the European Union will discuss gene technology rules, the draft of which is expected to be presented by the European Commission on July 5, 2023. Based...

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Hungarian authorities strictly control Ukrainian grain

Not only the Ukrainian grain passing through the country, but also the quality of the crops that arrive here are constantly checked. The government’s goal is still to ensure that...

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Microgreen producers were checked in the Supermint program

The experts of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) examined microgreens in the latest test of the Süpermenta program. The microgreens of peas and radishes were collected from 11...

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Concerns over the “new GMO” regulations

Concerns are growing that the new food gene-editing (New Genomic Techniques or NGT) regulation in the European Union might be too lax. This article is available for reading in Trade...

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The European Food Safety Authority renews the membership of its scientific bodies and Scientific Committee

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will renew the membership of its scientific bodies (panels) and Scientific Committee in 2024. The relevant information was recently published on the EFSA website....

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Ukrainian grain was subjected to strict inspection

In several cases, toxin and GMO contamination was detected after the examination of the grains that arrived in our country from Ukraine. The circulation of more than 29 tons of...

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The sale of genetically modified ornamental fish is prohibited and can result in fines of millions

Nébih confirmed the sale of genetically modified (GMO) ornamental fish in several pet stores across the country. Proceedings have been initiated against the companies concerned, and they can expect fines...

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The Hungarian-Mexican cooperation also benefits companies producing GMO-free food

The domestic economy benefits a lot from the development of cooperation between Hungary and Mexico, many Hungarian companies were able to strengthen their presence on the market of the Latin...

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AM: preserving biological diversity is our common duty

In the past decade, in order to preserve natural values, Hungary has implemented nature conservation investments to an unprecedented extent – Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced at the 15th...

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Are potatoes safe?

In the latest test of the Supermenta program, experts from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) examined the packaged potatoes by measuring, among other things, almost eight thousand laboratory...

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Nébih found GMO-contaminated seed

GMO-contaminated soybean seeds were found by the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), so action had to be taken against both producers and users, Nébih told MTI. The seeds were...

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The Agricultural Research Center will receive 260 million HUF a year for three years

The National Center for Agricultural Research and Innovation (NAIK) receives 260 million USD a year in funding for three years, and the institution received funding under the Thematic Excellence Program...

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Free-from fresh meats? One step closer to healthy eating

In recent years consumers have become more conscious about what they are eating, and this trend had an impact on the meat industry too. With is premium meat products, Bonafarm...

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The agrarian chamber and Magosz considers the research of mutagenesis

The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Association of Hungarian Farmers and Cooperatives (Magosz) consider it necessary to conduct scientific studies and risk assessments of mutagenesis as soon...

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Agricultural exports to China can be expanded

Agricultural exports to China can be expanded, especially in the exports of high-processed products, – the Parliamentary Minister of State of the Ministry of Agriculture said at the consultation he...

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FM: Hungary is committed to protect GMO-free agriculture

Gyuricza Csaba, Director-General of the National Agricultural Research and Innovation Center (NAIK), in his speech at the China-Europe Soya Symposium in Beijing told that Hungary is committed to protect GMO-free...

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It is not easy to release pig and poultry GMOs

The replacement of genetically modified (GMO) soybeans in cattle breeding can be relatively easily solved, but in the case of pigs and poultry, the Germans and Austrians who are far...

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More lenient rules on GMO feed

The Ministry of Agriculture would change the regulations relating to the labeling of food containing no genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The proposal is under public consultation. The most significant amendment...

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The Nébih controls maize seeds

The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) tested the GMO contamination (genetic modification) of 110 sweet corn seeds and 21 popcorn seeds this year. The authority found genetic modification in...

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FM: non-GMO food labeling rules are completed

The legal framework for GMO-free food labeling is completed, which is expected to enter into force in the first half of the year – the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) told...

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The spread of GMO crops is slowing

Since 2012 in terms of the sowing of GMO crops a decline can be experienced in the growth rate – the Agroinform wrote. As the benefits of GMO crops the...

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