Ukraine’s GM traceability law will align seed, crop and product rules with EU standards ahead of its August 2026 rollout.
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Ukraine is bringing its legislation into line with EU standards by consolidating relevant directives into a single law.
The Law “On State Regulation of Genetic Engineering Activities and State Control over the Placement on the Market of Genetically Modified Organisms and Products” has been adopted and is set to enter into force in August 2026.
Myroslav Parii, co-founder and director of the All-Ukrainian Scientific Institute of Breeding, discussed the changes during the Soy Discussion Club session, “GM-free law: what should agricultural producers prepare for?”
“It is expected that after joining the EU, Ukraine will abolish its GM register and adopt EU rules. GM registration will work as follows: the applicant submits a GM dossier to the State Commission requesting registration; the commission assesses risks and provides recommendations to the ministry regarding registration. Once the GM organism is entered into the state register, a permit for its use will be issued. In addition, the law regulates traceability of GM products, GM content in products, and limits for GM admixtures,” Parii explained.
For plant varieties, a separate section will be added to the existing variety register to identify registered GM events, according to UkrAgroConsult.
Once cultivated, these varieties will produce commercial goods that must remain traceable throughout the entire market chain. Seed suppliers will be required to state that the planting material contains a specific GM event, while producers placing products on the market or selling them must provide a declaration identifying the GM event present.
Each stage of the process will need to be backed by relevant documentation, ensuring full traceability from seed to final consumer across both export and import operations.
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