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April 23, 2015

EU agrees opt-out deal for GMO imports
Brussels (AFP) Apr 23, 2015
The EU announced plans Wednesday to allow member states to individually decide whether to allow the import of controversial genetically modified foods and animal feed, drawing a sharp US response. The move mirrors an earlier compromise approved by the European Parliament in January which gave the 28 EU countries the right to decide whether or not to cultivate Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). "Once adopted, today's proposal will ... grant Member States a greater say as regards the use o ... read more

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