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2012

26-04-2012Commission requests Bulgaria to correctly implement rules around genetically modified micro-organisms

2011

24-06-2011Questions and answers on the low level presence (LLP) of GMOs in feed imports
14-03-2011GMO controls: Commission issues requests Bulgaria to implement micro-organism rules
14-03-2011GM feed ban: Commission takes Poland to the EU Court of Justice
14-03-2011GMO controls: Commission takes Poland to EU Court of Justice over inadequate measures

2010

27-09-2010 GMO / Research: Report on concrete measures to avoid mixing of GM and conventional maize
13-07-2010GMOs: Member States to be given full responsibility on cultivation in their territories
13-07-2010Questions and Answers on the EU's new approach to the cultivation of GMOs
02-03-2010Commission announces upcoming proposal on choice for Member States to cultivate or not GMO's and approves 5 decisions on GMO's
02-03-2010Questions and Answers on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's)

2008

12-02-2008Commission requires certification for Chinese rice products to stop unauthorised GMO from entering the EU
12-02-2008GMOs: Proposals to authorise soybean A2704-12 and cotton LL25 to be transmitted to the Council

2006

25-10-2006GM rice: Standing Committee backs Commission Decision on strict counter testing of US rice imports
19-10-2006GM rice: Commission to propose strict counter testing of US rice imports
23-08-2006Commission requires certification of US rice exports to stop unauthorised GMO entering the EU
23-08-2006Questions and Answers on the finding of unauthorised GM rice on the US market
21-08-2006Trace amounts of non-authorised GM rice on US market

2005

25-04-2005EU detection method for BT10 Maize validated
18-04-2005Questions & answers on GMO ‘existing products’ register
18-04-2005Register of existing GM food and feed products published
15-04-2005Bt10: Commission requires certification of US exports to stop unauthorised GMO entering the EU
01-04-2005Commission seeks clarification on Bt10 from US authorities and Syngenta
22-03-2005Questions and Answers on the Regulation of GMOs in the European Union
22-03-2005Commission confirms quality of European GMO legislative framework

2004

29-11-2004Draft decision on genetically modified maize MON 863 to be referred to Council
26-10-2004Genetically modified NK603 maize authorised for both food and feed
08-09-2004Inscription of MON 810 GM maize varieties in the Common EU Catalogue of Varieties
25-06-2004Commission proposes authorisation of NK603 maize
19-05-2004Commission authorises import of canned GM-sweet corn under new strict labelling conditions – consumers can choose
30-04-2004Question and Answers on the regulation of GMOs in the EU
23-04-2004A new impetus for European biotechnology: bringing coherence to EU biotechnology policies
28-01-2004GMOs: Commission takes stock of progress

2003

07-11-2003State of play on GMO authorisations under EU law
24-10-2003Questions and Answers about GMOs in seeds
18-08-2003European Commission regrets the request for a WTO panel on GMOs
23-07-2003GMOs: Commission publishes recommendations to ensure co-existence of GM and non-GM crops
22-07-2003European legislative framework for GMOs is now in place
02-07-2003Wallström and Byrne welcome EP acceptance of a trustworthy and safe approach to GMOs and GM food and feed
19-06-2003WTO consultation over GMO's: EU reiterates its authorisation system is in accordance with WTO rules
13-05-2003European Commission regrets US decision to file WTO case on GMOs as misguided and unnecessary

2002

19-12-2002GM-derived Cottonseed oils notified for marketing in the EU
28-11-2002Commissioner David Byrne welcomes political agreement of Council on further labelling requirements for GMOs in food and feed

2001

08-10-2001Commissioner Byrne visits the US to discuss Biotechnology and Public Health issues
18-09-2001Byrne and Fischler call for political leadership on GMOs
25-07-2001"The right to know about Genetically Modified Food" by David Byrne, Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection
25-07-2001"Commission improves rules on labelling and tracing of GMOs in Europe to enable freedom of choice and ensure environmental safety"
04-07-2001Press release relating to the publication of an opinion on genetically modified cotton and medical devices by the Scientific Steering Committee
10-01-2001Scientific Opinion reviews Austrian reserve on GMO-maize

2000

13-07-2000Commission takes initiative to restore confidence in GMO approval process

 

 

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