EU Fails to Find Qualified Majority for Approvals of New GM Maize
June 29, 2007| |
Biotech experts in the European Union have failed to find a qualified majority for the approvals of two new GM maize varieties: MON810/NK603 by Monsanto and 1507/NK603 by Pioneer Hi-Bred and Mycogen Seeds. The two maize types are designed to resist certain field pests such as the European corn borer and corn rootworm and specific herbicides. The European Council of Ministers now must assume responsibility for a decision. If the ministers fail to find qualified majorities, the European Commission eventually may be forced to decide.
The news article is available at http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/messages/200706.docu.html#129.
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