Brief description of the regulatory framework

In Costa Rica, the regulatory framework has allowed safe use of GMOs since 1991. Risk assessment is conducted by the authorities of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, who grant permits or authorizations based on the scientific and technical opinions and criteria issued by CTNBio (National Biosafety Commission) with the involvement of SENASA-Environment. This regulatory framework has allowed a large number of confined field trials and GM seed production activities to be conducted in the course of the years.