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

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 ...