European Union: European Commission Authorizes one GE Crop for Import

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European Union: European Commission Authorizes one GE Crop for Import

On June 29, 2022, the European Commission (EC) approved one genetically engineered (GE) crop (maize) for food and animal feed. The authorization was published in the European Union’s Official Journal on July 1, 2022 and remains valid for 10 years.

Production & Sustainability, U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Regulations & Requirements
Europe and Eurasia, European Union
Grains, Feeds and Fodders, Corn

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