EU member states once again showed themselves to be divided on the issue of genetically modified foods following a meeting of environment experts on Monday (29 November).
The experts from the 25 member states failed to find the majority needed to approve a new genetically modified maize for use in animal feed.
The decision on the import and processing of the genetically modified maize - known as MON 863 - will now pass on to the Council of Ministers.
The Council can either a...
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