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European Parliament Opposes Import of Three Herbicide-resistant GM Crops
Feb. 11, 2016
The European Parliament voted on February 3 to oppose the import of three genetically modified (GM) soybean crops into the European Union. Members of European Parliament (MEPs) said that the European Commission’s decision to authorise GM soybean is not in favour of health and environment protection.
The EU said the Commission’s proposed authorisation of GM soybeans MON 87705 × MON 89788, FG72 and MON 87708 × MON 89788 for use as food and feed was “not consistent with Union law” that aims at a high level of health and environmental protection.
The three GM soybeans are engineered to tolerate spraying with glyphosate or a combination of glyphosate and other herbicides. Residues of these herbicides are likely to be found in imported grains.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified glyphosate as a probable carcinogen. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has not assessed the risks associated with its use on GM crops, nor the effects of combinations of glyphosate with other herbicides. These combinations give rise to serious health concerns and EU law requires their evaluation.
Civil society organisations like Friends of the Earth Europe, IFOAM EU and Slow Food Germany have welcomed the decision of the Parliament. The Parliament’s objection is, however, not binding on the Commission.
Source: eco-business
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