Brussels, 19/05/2004 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the European Commission decided by consensus to authorise the import and sales in the Union of Bt 11 genetically modified sweetcorn for ten years (tinned or fresh), made by the Swiss company Syngenta, for the purposes of consumption, not growth (see EUROPE of 15 May, p.10). This news comes as no surprise. As Council was unable to take position by qualified majority for or against the authorisation, the decision had to be taken by the...