EU plans stricter rules on genetically modified foods
Stricter rules on GM food in the EU threaten to start another trade dispute with...
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Agriculture & Alimentation
Le brevetage du vivant
Agriculture & Alimentation
L'Union européenne a assuré la protection juridique de l'innovation dans le domaine de la biotechnologie...
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EU Greens demand continuation of moratorium on GMOs
Agriculture & Alimentation
EU Greens demand an indefinite extension of the existing EU moratorium on GMOs.
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US introduces tougher criteria for gene patents
Agriculture & Alimentation
US patent office adopts stricter criteria for patenting of genes.
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UK relaxes rules on human cloning
Agriculture & Alimentation
UK allows limited human cloning for therapeutic purposes.
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German officials criticise UK for allowing human embryo cloning
Agriculture & Alimentation
Germany condemns UK for allowing cloning of human embryos, and calls for EU sanctions.
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EU-US biotech panel supports stronger regulation
Agriculture & Alimentation
EU-US Biotechnology Consultative Forum calls for stronger regulation of genetically engineered food in the US.
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EU preparing new GMO labelling rules
Agriculture & Alimentation
EU environment ministers informed on Commission plan on traceability and labelling of GMOs.
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EU parliament and governments agree to revise GMO laws
Agriculture & Alimentation
EU Parliament and Council clear the way to ending EU moratorium on new GMOs.
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EP sets up genetics enquiry committee
Agriculture & Alimentation
EU Parliament sets up temporary enquiry committee on genetics to examine ethical, legal, economic and...
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