Genetically modified organisms authorized for cultivation and breeding in Russia

Summary: In July 2016 the State Duma adopted the Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation in terms of improving the state regulation in the field of genetic engineering (03.07.2016 N 358-FL). This review is devoted to the analysis of Article 4 of the Act, namely the discussion of what GMOs may be authorized for cultivation and breeding in Russia.