Myanmar

  1. Now in Myanmar, many commodities, especially Genetically Modified Food is being consumed by the public. What are the risks ?

Consuming genetically modified food can be arisk to health, for both human and animal. The effects may be irreversible, although the probability of risks may be low.

  1. Do we have any laws to deal with the Genetically Modified Products ?

So far, we do not have any national law on biosafety.

  1. Do consumers aware of the risks of GMO ?

Very few people are aware of the risks of Genetically Modified Organism.

  1. What are the concerns of the consumers in your country on GMOs biotechnology concerns addressed ?

No comments.

  1. What are the various biotechnology (GM technology) initiatives undertaken by your country ? Which authority overseas pertaining to GMOs in your country ?

National authority on GMOs is mainly vested in Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation collaborated by concerned departments.

  1. How is information on biotechnology or GMOs conveyed to consumers and the general public in your country ?

Information on biotechnology or GMOs is still scant and public awareness is low in Myanmar.

  1. In the context of your country, what are the areas you would like to focus in the proposed ASEAN Public Awareness programme to educate the public on GMOs ?

Education and information on Biotechnology or GMOs should be disseminated through public bedia, TV programme, pamphlet, CD-ROM, etc.

  1. Which types varieties of crops modified with GMOs are already applied in ASEAN Member Countries ?

  2. Which crops are produced by using biotechnology from other countries ?

Please, see Singapore’s FAQs No.1 on GMF on page 13.

  1. Are there any banned GMOs crops in ASEAN Countries ?

  2. What are the banned items of GMOs plant and plant parts from other countries apart from ASEAN Countries ?