Germany - Germany joins GMO maize ban
http://www.euronews.net/2009/04/14/germany-joins-gmo-maize-ban/
15-Apr-2009 (17 years 1 months 22 days ago)Germany has banned the only type of genetically-modified crop grown there, the highly insect-resistant MON 810 maize. Germany is the sixth EU country to introduce a provisional ban on the US biotech corn, after France, Austria, Hungary, Luxembourg and Greece.
Agriculture Minister Ilse Aigner said a “rigorous study to weigh the pros and cons,” had revealed “new scientific elements”, justifying the decision.
Agriculture Minister Ilse Aigner said a “rigorous study to weigh the pros and cons,” had revealed “new scientific elements”, justifying the decision.