The French government is preparing to "freeze the commercialisation" of genetically modified seeds until the adoption of a new law on the issue.
French ecology and development minister Jean-Louis Borloo has "confided" this to a group of parliamentarians from the centre-right majority, Le Monde writes in its Friday (21 September) edition.
"Everybody agrees" that the dissemination of genetically modified organisms – or GMOs - cannot be controlled, he told the French daily. "Therefor...
Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.
Already a member? Login