Genetically Modified Crops in Romania before and after the Accession of the European Union

Modern biotechnology entered the world science arena after 1972, and in less than 22 years first genetically modified crop was placed on market. The analysis of relevant biosafety portals official scientific documents applied this study to reveal positive negative issues Romanian framework before European Union (EU) accession. success cultivating highly productive GM soybean rapidly embraced by Romania between 1999 2005. Before 2007, cited among Mega Biotech Countries, with a cultivation 87.500 ha. After accession Union, stopped any cultivation. There an immense effort harmonize EU regulatory 2005 2007. monitoring system for crops has been place since Public research aspects GMOs started 1996 continues develop. our results supports idea that is perfect example country committed embracing 7 years, followed almost complete phasing out comply all requirements 1 year.