Argentina: INASE detects another transgenic cotton planted in Chaco even though it has not yet been approved

Last week, the National Seed Institute (INASE) reported that “based on a complaint received, an inspection operation was carried out on 7 cases of possible irregularities in cotton crops that occurred in the Province of Chaco, during the current campaign. The reported irregularities lie in the use of seeds carrying unauthorized technology in Argentina.” Welcome to a new case of transgenic crops that are planted in Argentina without having the proper risk analysis or approval from the three bodies that should be issued: Senasa, Conabia and the Undersecretariat of Agriculture. Argentina, which boasts of having one of the most advanced legislations on agricultural biotechnology in the world, cannot prevent cases of genetically modified crops that are planted illegally from being repeated throughout contemporary history. There are already several cases of “leaks” into the environment of GMOs that have not been approved. We will review that list. For now we know from INASE controls ...