The European Commission approved GMO soy for food and feed

The European Commission has approved a genetically modified (GMO) soybean for use in human food and animal feed mixtures, the "Agriland" portal reported. According to the commission, this GMO has undergone a comprehensive and rigorous scientific authorization procedure that guarantees a high level of protection for human and animal health, as well as the environment. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a favorable assessment, ensuring that the GMO soybean is as safe as its conventional counterpart. The commission's decision allows the import of GMO soybean only for use in food and animal feed, but not for cultivation in the EU. The authorization is valid for 10 years, with every product produced from genetically modified soybean subject to the EU's strict labeling and traceability rules. The Commission was legally obligated to grant this authorization after member states failed to achieve a qualified majority either "for" or "against" the approval. Genetically ...