UNSA announced that watermelon seeds used in its cultivation in Morocco are not genetically modified

Published 2021년 5월 7일

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The National Office for the Sanitary Safety of Food Products in Morocco has confirmed that the watermelon seeds used in the cultivation of red watermelon in the country are not genetically modified, denying rumors to the contrary. The office requires prior authorization for the import of any seeds and ensures that only non-genetically modified varieties are allowed. The office also performs technical and sanitary monitoring at the border points and analyzes imported seeds in laboratories to ensure quality. The region of Zagora is known for its early production of red watermelon, which is famous for its sweet taste and intense redness.

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The National Office for the Sanitary Safety of Food Products "UNSA" announced that watermelon seeds used in its cultivation in Morocco are not genetically modified. The explanatory office responded after some rumors were circulated on social media about the cultivation of genetically modified red watermelon in the Zagora region. Aziz Bensjai, Head of the Seed and Seed Control Department at the National Office for the Sanitary Safety of Food Products, said that the seeds of red watermelon, known as "dahlia" used in its cultivation, are not genetically modified, stressing that the office requires the import of various seeds of plant varieties, including watermelon seeds. Obtaining prior authorization from the UNSA office. Aziz Bensjai added, in a statement to the "Moroccan Sahara", that the rumor of the presence of genetically modified watermelon is scientifically unfounded, and its aim is to destabilize public opinion, categorically denying the presence of genetically modified ...

Source: Al Magribia