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Canada Approves Commercial Sale of Arctic Apples |
 Arctic apples developed by Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) have been approved for commercial sale in Canada, after the evaluation of Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada (HC). According to a letter sent by CFIA to OSF, the Agency has concluded that Arctic apples "are as safe and nutritious as traditional apple varieties." On the other hand, HC stated that Arctic apple is " safe for consumption, still has all its nutritional value and therefore does not differ from other apples available on the market."
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GM APPROVAL UPDATES |
- The Philippines approved the canola event LBFLFK for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the cotton event GFM cry1A for commercial cultivation.
- Brazil approved the wheat event HB4 for commercial cultivation.
- The Philippines approved the soybean event GMB 151 for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the eggplant event EE-1 for cultivation
- The USA approved the canola event MON94100 for food and feed.
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US Food and Drug Administration completed the evaluation for 
Ghanaian scientists and farmers have agreed on the country's need to harness the benefits of biotechnology for the country, despite opposition by a section of stakeholders.
