scholarly journals Request from the European Commission related to the safeguard clause invoked by Greece on maize MON810 according to Article 23 of Directive 2001/18/EC ‐ Scientific opinion of the Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms

EFSA Journal ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
European Commission ◽  
Genetically Modified Organisms ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Scientific Opinion ◽  
Maize Mon810

Indicating Reasons for National GM “Opt-Outs”: The Way Forward or a Dead End Street?

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolina Zurek
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
European Commission ◽  
Genetically Modified Organisms ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Flexible Approach ◽  
Dead End

Cautious skepticism rather than euphoric joy surrounds the activities of the European Commission developing its new – flexible – approach towards cultivation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Following its announcement in the summer of 2010, new elements of the reform unravel at the beginning of 2011.GMO regulation has experienced a rather uneasy track in the European Union. The specificity of the sector, with its economic importance, its social controversies as well as the high levels of uncertainty as to the long-term effects, have all contributed to various political and regulatory troubles in Europe and worldwide. After the revision of the first wave of regulation in 2001-2003, the de facto moratorium, and ensuing conflicts under the WTO adjudication, the situation seemed to be settling down.

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