News tagged with gm maize
EU food agency rejects France ban on Monsanto GM maize
Europe's food safety agency EFSA on Monday rejected the grounds for a temporary French ban on a genetically modified strain of maize made by US company Monsanto.
May 21, 2012 |
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Bioluminescent technology for easy tracking of GMO
It is important to be able to monitor genetically modified (GM) crops, not only in the field but also during the food processing chain. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Biotechnology shows ...
Apr 30, 2012 |
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France asks EU to suspend GM crop authorisation
France's ecology ministry said Monday it had asked European regulators to suspend authorisation for the use of genetically modified MON 810 maize crops from US company Monsanto based on new studies.
Feb 20, 2012 |
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EU court backs angry honeymaker in GM pollen row
The presence of pollen from GM maize in honey, even in minuscule quantities, renders farm produce commercially void in the European Union, the bloc's top court said Tuesday.
Sep 06, 2011 |
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Mexico approves GM maize pilot project
Mexico has approved its first pilot project to grow genetically-modified (GM) maize, a move expected to draw fire from environmental groups who fear its impact on treasured local corn.
Mar 09, 2011 |
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EU summons BASF over 'illegal' potatoes in Swedish field
Europe slapped a summons on German chemical giant BASF on Monday after a "blunder" allowed seed from a new genetically modified potato to remain in a field in Sweden.
Sep 06, 2010 |
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Wild pigs and deer do not spread GM corn via feces or accumulate transgenic residues in meat
Deer stew, roast of wild boar, venison ragout - come fall, all varieties of game are in season for gourmets. However, ever since the worldwide surge in genetically modified corn, critical consumers' appetites have abated ...
Oct 26, 2009 |
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GMO maize strain safe: EU food agency
A genetically modified strain of maize, banned in some EU countries, poses no risk to health or the environment, the European Food Safety Authority declared Tuesday.
Jun 30, 2009 |
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