Brussels, Belgium
November 28, 2008
USDA/FAS GAIN report E 48137
Report Highlights:
There are seven Member
States (MS) commercially producing genetically-engineered
(GE) crops, with Spain being, by far, the largest producer.
Under the EU policy framework for agricultural
biotechnology, MS policy varies greatly. Coexistence
frameworks have been set up in most MS or are currently
being prepared, and five MS continue to maintain national
bans. However, the EU is a major consumer of biotech
products, mainly soybean meal imported to feed livestock and
poultry, with at least 80 percent of EU soy crush estimated
to be genetically engineered. Finally, agricultural
biotechnology research in Europe is declining, mainly due to
political pressure.
Full report:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200811/146306614.pdf
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