EU lifts extra GMO controls on US corn

Brussels clears lab detection test for Bt 10

26-Apr-2005

Brussels clears new lab technology that can detect illegal GM sweetcorn Bt 10 following the discovery of this unapproved maize in Europe's food chain, writes Lindsey Partos.

EU demands proof that US grain imports free of illegal GM ingredient

18-Apr-2005

Forcing the traceability card, the European Union has voted to block imports of certain US grain unless they prove they are free of the genetically modified maize Bt10,reports Lindsey Partos.

Illegal GM ingredient Bt10 unlikely to pose risk, says EFSA

14-Apr-2005

Vulnerabilities in the international food chain are evident as an unapproved genetically modified corn leaks into feed, flour and oils; but Europe's food safety agency says this week the illegal Bt10 corn is unlikely to pose any threat to health or...

EU lifts extra GMO controls on US corn

The European Commission has lifted extra controls on imports of US corn products for unauthorised genetically modified material, claiming that these are no longer necessary.

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