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Irish scientists criticise restriction of new generation of gene-edited crops

August 24th, 2018 Irish scientists have criticized the decision of the highest court of Europe and the Irish government to restrict genetically modified organisms. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled last month that a new generation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) must undergo the same safety checks and labels Read more…

By Charline Fernandez, 5 years ago
Agriculture

European Court of Justice rules GMO 2.0 require clear safety checks

  July 25th, 2018 Europe’s highest court today ruled that safety checks and labelling are needed for a new generation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Justice confirmed that new techniques to modify the genetic material in plant or animal cells – so-called Read more…

By Charline Fernandez, 5 years ago
News

Three GMO soybeans available in Ireland

July 25th, 2016 GMOs are a hot topic when it comes to agriculture. Praised or despised they have a growing importance in our every day lives. The European Union has managed to protect European soils from GMO crops, however the importation of products is becoming easier. Largely used to feed Read more…

By Marie-Amélie Brun, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2016 ago
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