EU authorizes seven GM products for food, feed uses
The European Commission has authorized seven genetically modified organisms (GMOs), all for food/feed uses.
The European Commission has authorized seven genetically modified organisms (GMOs), all for food/feed uses. The newly authorized GM ingredients are maize MZHG0JG; maize MON 89034 x 1507 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9; maize MON 89034 x 1507 x MON 88017 x 59122 x DAS-40278-9; and maize Bt11 x MIR162 x MIR604 x 1507 x 5307 x GA21. The EC has also authorized the renewals of soybean MON 89788, soybean A2704-12, and oilseed rape T45.
All these GMOs have gone through a comprehensive authorization procedure, including a favorable scientific assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The authorization decisions do not cover cultivation. All EU member states had the right to express their view in the Standing Committee and subsequently the Appeal Committee.
The authorizations are valid for 10 years, and any products produced from these GMOs will be subject to the EU’s labeling and traceability rules.
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