Poland to Establish GMO-Free Zones
June 5, 2009| |
The European Commission (EC) has agreed to a proposal put forth by the Polish government to create GMO-free zones in the country, according to a report by Polskie Radio. Poland is known as one of the strictest countries in the world when it comes to genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Farmers planning to grow transgenic crops must first secure a permit from the local government which will in turn inform neighbors who have the right to reject a GMO crop in their vicinity. A rejection would disqualify the farmer from acquiring a license to grow GM crops. Farmers that were able to secure a license are required to document every step of the growing process. If these rules are violated, farmers would face a hefty fine of 4,500 euros (6,400 USD).
The original article is available at http://www.polskieradio.pl/thenews/news/artykul109139_ec_accepts_polish_gmo_regulations.html
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