CTNBio considers a gene-edited GMO variety to be non-GMO, making research processes "less bureaucratic"
In a replay of shameful events of 1997, disabled people are being exploited in hype around human genetic modification. By Claire Robinson
Africa’s most celebrated environmentalist was opposed to everything the Alliance stands for. By Jonathan Matthews
Resolution says adherence to the precautionary principle, along with risk assessment, traceability, and labelling, remains essential for new GM
Aside from Austria, six other ministers questioned the Commission’s approach
International conference confirms detection of new GMOs is feasible for known/authorised products
Farmers can maintain yields and protect health
Demeter and Bioland say strong regulation for new GMOs, including traceability and labelling, must be guaranteed
Food Standards Agency must require labels to ensure safety and transparency
Study "does not comply with some of the Commission’s own standards" – and its claim that some new GM products could improve sustainability is "hypothetical"
PR professionals at RePlanet Africa and the Alliance for Science claim to speak for Africa. By Jonathan Matthews
By Pete Shanks. First published in Biopolitical Times, 5 March 2023
Research shows links between summit venue, chair and eugenics
Proposed alternative system could intensify corporate control of seeds. By Claire Robinson
Nature, farmers and consumers thrown under the bus
French farmer not the only one to face retaliation for challenging the pesticide industry. Report: Jonathan Matthews
The obsession with deregulating gene editing will harm farmers, according to an organic entrepreneur and a professor of plant physiology
Attack appears to be retaliation for publicising the dangers of pesticides. By Jonathan Matthews
Environment minister said she doesn't see the need for new regulations for GMOs
In vitro random mutagenesis is confirmed as not within scope of GMO regulation; gene editing remains within scope. Report: Claire Robinson
Vixen Valentino delves into the latest trolling tactic deployed against her and GMWatch. By Jonathan Matthews
World’s first GM food animal has struggled to find a market
Peers’ concerns echoed those of three government agencies – but the bill will likely pass into law unamended
Third World Network summarises new study findings