EU body challenged over GM report

Two environmental groups, Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace, say they have documents which show a double standard on the safety of genetically-modified organisms in the European Commission. They accuse the Commission of telling the public GMOs are safe but admitting to safety concerns in a report to the World Trade Organisation. The WTO is hearing a complaint against European bans on GMOs.

Friends of the Earth Europe: Press Release, 18.4.06: EU approves genetically modified foods despite serious concerns http://www.foeeurope.org/press/2006/joint_18_April_GMOs.htm

Greenpeace / Friends of the Earth Europe: Hidden uncertainties: What the European Commission doesn't want us to know about the risks of GMOs, April 2006 http://www.foeeurope.org/biteback/download/hidden_uncertainties.pdf

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