European Union Approves Two More GMO Corn Crops for Import for Food and Animal Feed, but Not for Cultivation

Jul 15, 2024

By Stella Meehan

The European Commission authorised two genetically modified (GM) maize crops and renewed the authorisation for another genetically modified maize crop for food and animal feed.

The commission’s authorisation decisions only allow these genetically modified maize to be imported for use in food and animal feed, but not to be cultivated in the EU.

According to the commission, these maize have gone through a comprehensive and stringent assessment procedure, which ensures a high level of protection of human and animal health, and of the environment.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a favourable scientific assessment concluding that these GM maize are as safe as their conventional counterparts.

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