EFSA GM MAIZE
March 1st, 2005
BY KEITH NUTHALL
THE EUROPEAN Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says a genetically modified maize variety is safe enough for consumers, animals and the environment to secure market approval. 1507 maize kills certain "pest" butterflies and moths. EFSA also wants further research using iodine in livestock feed, which could harm meat and dairy consumers.
THE EUROPEAN Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says a genetically modified maize variety is safe enough for consumers, animals and the environment to secure market approval. 1507 maize kills certain "pest" butterflies and moths. EFSA also wants further research using iodine in livestock feed, which could harm meat and dairy consumers.
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