EU Proposes Stronger GM Laws
30 Jun 2003
In May this year the European Parliament Environment Committee voted for stronger laws governing GM labelling and traceability.
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While we've taken every precaution to ensure that the content of this article remains intact, it may contain errors.In May this year the European Parliament Environment Committee voted for stronger laws governing GM labelling and traceability.
Itpaves the way for better consumer choice and action to protect organicand non-GM farmers from genetic contamination. The Committee concludedthat if GMOs are to be grown on a commercial scale, additionallegislation is needed to make sure that non-GM farmers are protectedand that GM-free food will be available. Most European consumers chooseGM-free food. ‘This is a clear political signal that the EuropeanCommission cannot ignore,’ said Friends of the Earth Campaigner, GeertRitsema. ‘Voluntary guidelines will not secure GM-free food.‘
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