The European Commission authorizes GM maize and cotton as food and feed, but not their cultivation in the EU

Published Oct 9, 2024

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The European Commission has approved two new genetically modified (GM) crops, maize and cotton, for import to be used in food and feed, but not for cultivation. It has also renewed the authorisation of two GM maize varieties for human and animal consumption. These decisions, which are valid for 10 years, were made after a thorough assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) which found the GM crops to be as safe as conventional ones. The Commission stressed that any product derived from these GM crops will be subject to strict EU rules on labelling and traceability.

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The European Commission yesterday authorised two new genetically modified crops, one maize and one cotton, and renewed the authorisation of two genetically modified maize varieties intended for human and animal consumption. The Commission's decisions only allow the import of these genetically modified crops for use in food and feed, but not their cultivation in the EU. These crops have been subject to a thorough and rigorous assessment procedure, which guarantees a high level of protection of human, animal and environmental health. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a favourable scientific assessment concluding that these genetically modified crops are as safe as their conventional counterparts. Authorisations and renewals are valid for 10 years and any product derived from these genetically modified crops will ...

Source: Agrodigital