Biosafety regulatory frameworks and status of commercial approvals of genetically modified organisms in CAS countries

The CAS, made up of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay, has recognized the importance of agrobiotechnology and has created a legal framework to regulate genetically modified living organisms (GMOs). Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay have specific regulations for GMOs for agricultural use. Brazil has a specific biosafety law. Bolivia, meanwhile, has proposed prohibiting the import, production and marketing of GMOs. Therefore, this report addresses the review of the CAS regulatory frameworks that regulate GMOs, in order to evaluate the diversity in the status of these countries.