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Future rules – new approach
In mid-2010, the Commission proposed new rules for the authorisation of GMOs. If adopted, EU countries will be able to restrict or ban GMO cultivation on their territory. They will be able to use any acceptable reason under the Treaty without undermining the EU risk assessment which remains unchanged.
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Policy paper – new EU approach to GMO regulation
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Recommendation on keeping GM crops separate & labelling
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Proposed Regulation on EU countries' powers to restrict GM crops
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- Press release - governments with full responsibility over GMO cultivation
- Questions & answers on GMO cultivation
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Citizens' summary on GMO cultivation
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Last update: 13/11/2012 | Top