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To: JGoren who wrote (2287)	7/16/1999 9:00:00 PM
From: Anthony Wong	Respond to of 2539

Russia Approves Import of U.S. Genetically Modified Soybeans Bloomberg News July 16, 1999, 1:36 a.m. ET Moscow, July 16 (Bloomberg) -- Russia approved imports of genetically altered soybeans produced by Monsanto Co., one of the world's largest agricultural-biotechnology companies, the first time any GM food has been allowed into the country and opening the way for more imports, Russian daily The Moscow Times reported. Monsanto soybeans, genetically modified to resist certain herbicides, were registered for sale on July 1 and the company received a three-year import license from the Health Ministry. Although Monsanto may yet face difficulties with labeling of its products to show they are genetically modified, the ministry's decision is unlikely to attract controversy that has surrounded the GM food industry in Europe, the paper said. Environmental groups in other countries, including the U.K., have tried to block the use of altered seeds and food arguing they are not safe for humans and animals. (The Moscow Times 7/16 www.moscowtimes.ru)