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The first step towards approving the use of genetically modified animals to make so-called ‘Frankenstein foods’ has been unveiled by European food watchdogs. They have produced guidance on how to examine the risk posed to the environment by genetically modified fish, insects and animals. Critics fear the new consultation document will ‘open the floodgates’ to the widespread farming of GM animals and crops across Europe. Details of the plans have been revealed by the European Food Safety Authority.