Brussels, 01/07/2009 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 30 June, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a scientific opinion supporting the renewal of the 10-year authorisation of genetically modified maize MON810 by Monsanto for cultivation, food and feed purposes. This insect resistant GMO has been legally authorised in the EU since 1998, but is so controversial that Spain is the only country where it is grown.
While this opinion will not determine what the European Commission will...