Publication - May 7, 2008
There exists a fundamental problem in the process
by which GMOs are assessed for safety and
authorisation in Europe.
Scientific opinions provided by a single organisation,
the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), are
translated into decisions with no broader
consideration of societal or economic arguments for
and against the introduction of GMO crops and
products into Europe.
This situation contravenes EU legal requirements for
a broad consideration of a GM product’s risks and
impacts.
Author: Greenpeace
Num. pages: 2
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