Japan has resumed commercial wheat shipments from Canada.

Japan suspended imports of Canadian wheat on June 15 after it was announced less than 10 genetically modified wheat plants were discovered along an oil well access road in Southern Alberta in 2017.

The Alberta Wheat Commission says, the news signals Japan’s continued confidence in Canada’s science-based regulatory system, following rigorous testing confirming there is no genetically modified wheat in Canadian shipments.

General Manager of the Alberta Wheat Commission, Tom Steve, says today's news proves Canada's science-based regulatory system works.

"“Not only does Canada’s grain handling system employ some of the most rigorous quality control protocols in the world, but we also prioritize transparency with our customers. Japan is a highly valued customer of Canada and we are pleased to see that they have reaffirmed their confidence in our system and have resumed normal trade.”

South Korea also closed it's borders to Canadian wheat shipments on June 18, but reopened their borders at the end of June.

Genetically modified wheat is not authorized to be grown commercially in any country.

 

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