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EU to allow flexible approach towards use of GMOs

Xinhua, April 22, 2015 Adjust font size:

The European Commission on Wednesday presented a review of the decision-making process for the authorization of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as food and feed, which will grant a more flexible approach towards use of GMOs among member states.

The review confirmed the need for national governments to have a greater say on the use of EU-authorized GMOs for animal (feed) or human (food) consumption.

As a result of this review, the Commission proposed to amend the legislation to confer upon member states more freedom to restrict, or prohibit the use of GMOs in food or feed, according to a statement.

European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis said: "Once adopted, today's proposal will, fully in line with the principle of subsidiarity, grant member states a greater say as regards the use of EU-authorized GMOs in food and feed on their respective territories."

This legislative proposal will be sent to the European Parliament and the European Council to run its ordinary legislative course. Endit