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EU court rules GMO laws apply to gene-edited plants – Expert Reaction

EU court rules GMO laws apply to gene-edited plants – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 July 201808 February 2019

Europe’s highest court has ruled that gene-edited crops should be subject to the same stringent regulations as genetically modified organisms. […]

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EU glyphosate licence renewed for five years – Expert Reaction

EU glyphosate licence renewed for five years – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 November 201713 August 2018

After 18 months of stalled votes, the EU has voted to renew the license for weedkiller glyphosate for another five […]

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Brexit: what does it mean for science? Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 June 201603 May 2017

Brexit is a reality – Britain has voted to leave the European Union. With the shock waves beginning to be […]

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WHO warns of Zika spreading to Europe – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 May 201619 May 2016

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that there is a “low to moderate” risk of of a Zika virus […]

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EU passes new law on GM crops

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 January 201514 January 2015

The European Parliament has passed new legislation allowing member states to make up their own minds on banning genetically modified […]

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EU votes against bee-harming pesticides – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 April 201328 March 2016

The European Commission has voted in favour of a two-year moratorium on the use of a pesticide known to harm […]

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