EU overrules objection to genetically modified corn
Italy among 12 member nations that petitioned health commission
13 February, 15:51
(ANSA) - Brussels, February 13 - The European Union on
Thursday turned down a request made by 12 member nations urging
it to rethink rules governing genetically modified maize crops,
saying that there was no new development to evaluate.Italy is among the nations that had written to European Health Commissioner Tonio Borg asking him not to approve a particular strain of genetically modified corn for human consumption.
