EU proposes deregulating some GM crops

The European Commission has proposed loosening the rules on GM crops. The changes would mean genetically modified plants ‘comparable’ to naturally occurring variations would not have to go through the current authorisation process. The EU argues that New Genomic Techniques or NGTs can increase yields and reduce the use of pesticides. Announcing the proposals this afternoon, European Commission Executive Vice President, Frans Timmermans, said the new regulation will continue to protect the environment whilst bringing benefits to farming.

 

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