EU approves new type of genetically modified maize
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission on Friday authorised the marketing of a new type of genetically modified (GMO) maize, known as pioneer line 1507, despite a deadlock among EU member states. "The authorisation means that this maize type will now be allowed to be marketed in the EU as food, food ingredients or derived products, such as oil and starch," Commission spokesman for health and consumer protection Philip Tod told a briefing.
"In line with EU labelling and traceability rules, any product containing it will have to clearly indicate its genetically modified nature," he said.mThe executive Commission was forced to make the decision after European Union member states failed to reach agreement on the issue in December.
The maize is jointly made by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, a subsidiary of US DuPont Co., and Dow AgroSciences unit Mycogen Seeds.
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