Press Release: Commission confirms quality of European GMO legislative framework

The European Commission on 22 March 2005 took stock of the EU legislative framework on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). During the debate, the Commission confirmed its full confidence in the existing regulatory framework on GMOs, one of the strictest in the world, which provides for a high level of scientific assessment and at the same time safeguards the consumers' right to choose. The Commission concluded that it would continue to comply fully with its legal obligations and proceed with the approval of pending authorisations as appropriate. While continuing to fulfil the responsibilities imposed on it by the EU legislative framework, the Commission has reflected on the need to develop consensus between all interested parties.

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European Commission: DG Health and Consumer Protection: Overview: Food and Feed Safety: GM Food and feed http://ec.europa.eu/comm/food/food/biotechnology/gmfood/index_en.htm

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