EU approves 8 GM crops

On January 22, 2021 the European Commission authorized another 8 GM crops for import, processing and food and feed use in the European Union. The Commission authorized five new genetically modified crops (3 maize and 2 soybeans) and renewed the authorization for three maize crops used for food and feed. All of these GMOs have gone through the EU’s comprehensive and stringent authorization procedure, including a favorable scientific assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).