28/03/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Friday 28 March, the European Commission adopted a decision authorising GM maize GA21 for feed and food use and for import and processing. Products derived from GA21 were already authorised and this decision therefore and above all extends the authorisation to maize grains and allows imports from third countries where this GMO is cultivated (as the GMO is not authorised as a crop in the EU). Authorisation is valid 10 years. (A.B.)