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

Application to the FSA to market cycloastragenol as a novel food ingredient

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K&L Gates has applied on behalf of Telomerase Activation Science Inc., for cycloastragenol to be approved under the Regulation (EC) No 258/97 (the ‘Novel Foods Regulation’). Cycloastragenol is extracted from Astragalus trojanus, a perennial flowering shrub of the Fabaceae family (more commonly known as the legume, pea or bean family). The applicant states that the … Continue reading Application to the FSA to market cycloastragenol as a novel food ingredient