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GMO opt-out plan unlikely to go anywhere in 2017
By EUobserver
A proposal to allow member states to ban the use of genetically modified ingredients in food will likely remain stuck in the legislative pipeline for the rest of the year. “Reopening discussions on this topic is currently not part of the Estonian presidency programme," Estonian spokeswoman Annikky Lamp told EUobserver. The plan has been rejected by MEPs, but will remain in limbo until member states adopt a position.