EU Delays GM Potato Approval
March 14, 2008| |
Genetically modified (GM) potatoes will not be cultivated in the EU this year, after the EU Commission delayed the approval of BASF’s Amflora. The transgenic potato was modified to produce pure amylopectin starch, which is suitable for paper, textile and adhesive production. It is intended for industrial use, and not for animal or human consumption.
The EU Commission has previously recommended the approval of the transgenic potato. This is after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded that Amflora is identical to non-GM potatoes in regard to its effect on the environment. The recommendation was unable to find support from a qualified majority in the EU Council and by EU law, hence the responsibility for the approval was returned to the Commission.
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