Biotech Updates

Roundtable on Agri-biotech in Germany

May 29, 2009

The roundtable discussion on agricultural biotechnology initiated by Germany's Research Minister Annette Schavan and Agriculture Minister Ilse Aigner did not yield concrete results but it starts further discussion on  specific issues. Participants included 30 representatives from science, industry, government, and associations who deliberated on the status of agricultural biotechnology in Germany.

 "We want to explain and build trust. We have to use the potential offered by biotechnology, whilst at the same time taking the risks seriously and creating acceptance," said Research Minister Schavan. Subsequent discussions will be on issues such as biosafety research and the release of genetically modified plants, approval and authorization procedures, and genetic engineering and animal feed.

The news article is available at http://www.gmo-safety.eu/en/news/689.docu.html