Marina Hernandez, M.S.
Head of Genetic Resources Department, Ministry of Environment, Dominican Republic
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Marina Hernandez is a Master in Biology focus in Natural Resources with knowledge in Biosafety and Biotechnology, and the Head of Genetic Resources Department, at the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Dominican Republic. MSc. Hernandez has more than 10 years of experience in the field of biosafety and biotechnology and is the National Focal Point for international agreements such as Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
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Q: dominican republic used gmo ?
A: In Dominican Republic we are in the process of having a new specific GMO Law. Right now we do not have any request for crop GMOs. In the case of food and feed, the new Law and Law 358-05, article 74, can be used to protect the citizens in case of any situation that could affect human health and the environment. This article is based on both risk assessment and precaution principles, and includes all kind of substances such as GMOs, medicines or any other. [...]
A: In general, all the Caribbean countries import grains for food and feed with most of the supply coming from biotech-growing countries such as the United States and Brazil. The islands have limited space to produce the grains they require, so imports are essential for providing food for people and livestock. In terms of biotech adoption, the Dominican Republic contains a strong base of scientist and engineers that are doing research in GMOs, including the Instituto De Innovaction en Biotecnologia e Industria, a public biotech research institute. So far, no GM crop are being commerc [...]
A: In general, all the Caribbean countries import grains for food and feed with most of the supply coming from biotech-growing countries such as the United States and Brazil. The islands have limited space to produce the grains they require, so imports are essential for providing food for people and livestock. In terms of biotech adoption, the Dominican Republic contains a strong base of scientist and engineers that are doing research in GMOs, including the Instituto De Innovaction en Biotecnologia e Industria, a public biotech research institute. So far, no GM crop are being commerc [...]
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