Area
European Union
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Oilseeds
Date
01/12/2017
Policy Category
Other
Policy Instrument
GMO policy
Description
Authorized new GM crop varieties for food and feed use, including three soybean and two rapeseed varieties.
Notes
The European Commission authorized five new GM oilseed varieties for food/feed use, comprising three soybean and two rapeseed varieties. The authorizations, which exclude cultivation, will be valid for 10 years. All products derived from the GMOs will be subject to the blocs labelling and traceability rules.
