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01.09.2005 | permalink

EU Commission authorises import of GM rape GT73

The European Commission has authorised the genetically modified oilseed rape GT73 for import and processing as animal feed. The authorisation is complemented by a recommendation to Monsanto on how to deal with accidental spillage if it should occur. 13 member states had voted against the approval, 6 in favour and 6 abstained. In June the Commission had to repeal an initial version of this authorisation for legal reasons.
Press release: GMOs: Commission authorises import of GM-oilseed rape for use in animal feed
Friends of the Earth: European Commission opens door to genetic contamination
Background: SOS Dossier on GT73
Nature et progres: Un non-sens environnemental, un non-sens économique (Fr)