Germany: Objection against CIBUS rapeseed rejected

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The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) have rejected the objection against its decision to not classify an herbicide-resistant rapeseed as GE. BVL’s decision in February 2015 had triggered a public debate about the future regulation of new plant breeding techniques.

Germany: Objection against CIBUS rapeseed rejected

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Europe and Eurasia, Germany
Oilseeds, Oilseeds (excl. soybean)

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