Argentina, Canada and the U.S. requested last 18th August the establishment of a WTO Panel on the EU’s approach to genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
David Byrne, EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection stated: "Only a month ago we updated our regulatory system on GMOs in line with the latest scientific and international developments. Clear labelling and traceability rules are essential to help restore consumer confidence in GMO’s in Europe."
David Byrne recalled that it is the lack of consumer demand for GM-products that accounts for the low sales of GMOs in the EU market.
"Unless consumers see that the authorisation process is up to date and takes into account all legitimate concerns, consumers will continue to remain sceptical of GM products."
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