FVO report – GM Papaya export from Thailand

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

This report is of extreme interest because it refers to one of the emerging problems stressed by RASFF notifications and statistics during the last months. The report describes the outcome of a Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) audit in Thailand, carried out between 29 January to 07 February 2014. Genetically modified (GM) papaya is not authorised … Continue reading FVO report – GM Papaya export from Thailand

Written Q&A to EU Commission – Self-determination for MS regarding GMOs cultivation

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Very interesting answer by Mr. Borg, which clearly stressed how Greek Presidency presented a new compromise proposal about that topic. Question for written answer to the Commission (13 February 2014) Erik Bánki (PPE) Subject:  GMO Package ensuring self-determination for Member States regarding commercial cultivation of GMOs The Commission will be aware that the Fundamental Law of Hungary … Continue reading Written Q&A to EU Commission – Self-determination for MS regarding GMOs cultivation