Genetically modified crops: Time to move on from theological dispute

One month after taking office, the Juncker Commission reached an agreement with the European Council and the European Parliament on an issue which had complicated life for both Barroso Commissions: genetically modified (GM) crops. Under this agreement, the Commission will continue to have the regulatory role of deciding, on scientific advice, whether a GM crop is safe to be grown anywhere in the EU. National governments will then be allowed to choose, on non-scientific grounds, whether to allow that crop in their country. This is a scientifically sound and politically pragmatic agreement, which should now be implemented without further argument.

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ESO: Background information: Deal reached on new rules allowing flexibility for EU countries to ban GMO crops http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-deal-reached-on-new-rules-allowing-flexibility-for-eu-countries-to-ban-gmo-crops/

ESO: Background information: Towards new rules on GMO crops within the EU http://www.europeansources.info/record/towards-new-rules-on-gmo-crops-within-the-eu/

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