Asia
China banned the commercial planting of genetically engineered rice, wheat, corn, and soybean.
Japan has banned the importing of genetically engineered wheat. Their legislation has a zero tolerance policy toward importing unapproved genetically engineered products. These products are either shipped back or destroyed.
Philippines announced a moratorium on genetically engineered crop food, crop trials and commercialization, and crop research.
Sri Lanka banned all genetically engineered food in all forms.
Saudi Arabia does not allow all genetically engineered food and the importation of genetically engineered wheat.
Thailand banned the genetic engineering trials on crops. All commercial planting of genetically engineered crops has also been banned.