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First market approval for NGT/"new GM" plants in the EU
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Corteva receives import authorisation for genetically engineered maize
Hungary given a hard time over its (sensible) questions on new GMOs in the Council
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Science-based, precautionary approach comes under attack, according to media report
GM Bt corn fails against target pest in US
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Corn earworm pest is resistant to all GM Bt hybrids – and yields are no higher than those of non-GM hybrids. Report: Claire Robinson
Scientists sound the alarm over outdoor gene editing pesticides
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Deregulation could mean humans and animals are exposed to gene-altering pesticides with no regulatory oversight, with potentially deadly consequences. Report: Claire Robinson
EFSA ignores main issues in opinion on ANSES's report on new GMO deregulation
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Pollinis slams EFSA opinion on French health agency's warnings
By Beyond GMEU food safety watchdog backs controversial Commission plan on new GMO plants
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EFSA’s opinion contradicts European national agencies, including ANSES in France, that warn about risks for health and environment
New evidence shows unintended changes from gene editing are different from random mutations
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Comment and analysis by Third World Network and Testbiotech
GMO company Cibus investigated for deceiving investors
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Policymakers were also misled by “over-hyped” claims for gene-editing technology. Report: Claire Robinson and Jonathan Matthews
Peasant farmers' organisation responds to GM rice crop trashing in Italy
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Italian Rural Association condemns the action but says crop trial violated biosafety rules
Glyphosate in Bulgaria is now banned for non-professional use
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Bulgarian ministry's action is "a good step to reduce the use of this dangerous weedkiller" – campaign group
UK Action Alert: "Precision bred" GMOs must be labelled and traceable
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Please put the issue of genetically engineered food in the UK food system in front of would-be MPs and demand that they take action
Meet the journalist behind the “sleazy sleight of hand” on Golden Rice
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Robin McKie and The Observer have been systematically misreporting on Golden Rice for over a decade. Report: Jonathan Matthews
Expert: Blaming Greenpeace for blocking Golden Rice is “sleazy sleight of hand”
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Prof Glenn Davis Stone debunks renewed hype around GM crop that after 30 years “is still not ready”. Report: Claire Robinson and Jonathan Matthews
The Philippines dodged a hidden bullet with its ruling against Golden Rice – here’s why
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Low yields and the reappearance of a viral disease linked with foreign rice have cast a shadow over the rollout of GM Golden Rice in the Philippines. Report by MASIPAG
Organic farming leads to adaptations in plants' genetic material
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Saved seed in organic systems progressively becomes more resilient to environmental stresses, compared with conventionally grown seed
EU Parliament votes on GMO/NGT and seeds: Repeated violations of farmers' rights
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The European Parliament confirmed its support for deregulation of patented GMOs/NGTs and opened the door to their dissemination without traceability through seeds regulation
EU Court: Member states do not properly carry out pesticide assessments
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Rulings put an end to common practice of disregarding recent scientific knowledge and giving priority to decades-old industry studies
EU Parliament vote on new GMOs: Blow to food and environmental safety
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Decision puts human health, nature, and farmers’ rights at risk
Field trials planned in Italy with rice plants obtained from new genetic engineering
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First experimental release of "new GM" rice planned in Italy
New GM plants: EFSA overlooked most powerful and risky applications
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Testbiotech warns EU Commission and Parliament of severe consequences
Philippines: Farmers and citizens win court case against GM golden rice and Bt eggplant
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All commercial propagation of golden rice and Bt eggplant must be stopped until they are proven safe
Canada argues against Mexico’s restrictions on GM corn
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"Mexico is a sovereign nation with the right to determine the future of its food supply" – public interest group CBAN
UK’s Food Standards Agency wants to fast-track and greenlight lab-grown meat
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Slashing regulations around other novel foods/GMOs also on the menu. Report: Jonathan Matthews