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EU ALLOWS IMPORT OF THREE GM CORN VARIETIES
Apr. 17, 2025
by Jackie Linden, FeedStrategy magazine
The European Commission (EC) has carried out a legal obligation, and given the green light for three varieties of genetically modified (GM) corn. These can now be used in livestock feeds and human foods -- under certain conditions.
The final decision fell to the EC as European Union (EU) member states have been unable to decide either for or against the authorization by the required majority within a reasonable time frame.
According to the EC, the three products have undergone rigorous assessment for a wide range of aspects of safety by the expert panel of the European Food Safety Authority. This scrutiny aims to ensure a high level of safety in terms of the environment, as well as human and animal health.
In its clarification, the EC stresses that the three GM corn varieties may be imported into the EU, and used in animal feed and human food. The EU's strict labeling and traceability rules will have to be followed through the food chain.
Authorization for their use -- valid for a period for 10 years -- specifically excludes the cultivation of these varieties in the trading bloc.
The newly authorized varieties are not identified in the EC documents.
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