Despite strong consumer scepticism the European Commission is likely today (8 September) to authorise the introduction of the first genetically modified (GMO) seeds for commercial use across the EU.
The Commission is also expected to introduce a new labelling system which would inform consumers of GM content.
According to the new proposal, maize and rapeseed would be allowed to contain up to 0.3 percent of genetically modified organisms without being labelled.
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