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BioGov Home Major Subject Areas Country Index of Topics Search BioGateway BioBasics BioStrategy BioRegulations BioGov		View Items View sites of special interest to… Bioindustry Association of Korea Korea A non-profit organization founded in 1991, supported by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy. Its mission is to promote the progress of bioindustry by developing industrial research capabilities and enhancing their commercialization.   Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology - Homepage Korea KRIBB is the only government research institute dedicated to biotechnology research across a broad span of expertise, from basic studies for the fundamental understanding of life phenomena to applied studies such as medical care, increased provision of food, advanced biomaterials, environmental cleanup and the development of new energy sources.   National Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology Korea National Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (NIAB) institute is committed to establishing a basis of agricultural biotechnology. We concentrate upon doing functional genomics of major crops, building a database for Agro-biotech information, and creating a national management system for useful genetic resources.   Pharmaceutical Affairs Policy Korea The government has required pharmaceutical companies to manufacture good-quality medicines and conduct quality control by implementing the Good Manufacturing Practice(GMP) since May 1994. By establishing the Good Supplying Practice(GSP), the ministry has obliged pharmaceutical wholesalers to store and supply medicines with safety.   Regulatory Framework for GMOs in Korea: Food Safety Approval Processes Korea In Korea, GM foods are regulated under the Food Sanitation Act by Korea Food and Drug Administration.   DATE MODIFIED:  2006-10-26 Important Notices