EU Advances Biotech Opt-Out

U.S. Officials Criticize Plans That Could Lead to Biotech Bans in EU Countries

Chris Clayton
By  Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
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The European Union Commission proposed Wednesday to allow each of the 28 EU member countries to make their own policies for the import and use of biotech commodities. (DTN file photo)
As DTN reported last week, a new EU policy would allow member countries to ban the import and use of biotech grain and oilseeds even though the EU determines the grains and oilseeds pass EU safety standards.

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