www.checkbiotech.org ; www.raupp.info ; www.czu.cz

The European Commission on Friday authorised the marketing of a new type of
genetically modified (GMO) maize, known as pioneer line 1507, despite a
deadlock among EU member states, March 2006.

"The authorisation means that this maize type will now be allowed to be
marketed in the EU as food, food ingredients or derived products, such as
oil and starch," Commission spokesman for health and consumer protection
Philip Tod told a briefing.

"In line with EU labelling and traceability rules, any product containing it
will have to clearly indicate its genetically modified nature," he said.

[today.reuters.com]

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