Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 May 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2009. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 June 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Genetically Modified Organisms
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which genetically-modified products are authorised for sale in the UK.
- Answer
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Decisions on the commercial release of genetically modified (GM) products are taken at European Union (EU) level. Currently there are 27 GM products that are authorised for food and animal feed uses in the EU. Full details are available on the European Commission website. Only one type of GM crop seed has EU approval for cultivation and is being sold in some EU member states. It is a type of insect-resistant maize known as MON 810, and it is not being marketed in the UK because it is unsuitable for our growing conditions.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 493 c481W; 277132
- Session
- 2008-09
- Subjects
- Genetically modified organisms
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