GMO Registration for Cultivation Postponed _Moscow_Russian Federation

The Russian government delayed the start of registration of genetically engineered (GE) crops for cultivation in Russia from July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2017. Given that the time for registration of GE crops for cultivation is expected to take about 5-6 years, the beginning of cultivation of such crops in Russia cannot be expected before 2023-2024. Registration of GE crops for imports and subsequent use in feeds and in food continues in accordance with existing Russian legislature.