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Inadequate procedure led to transgenic crop approvals: European Ombudsman starts investigation
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) does not have guidance for risk assessment of transgenic crops with altered nutritional composition

The office of the European Ombudsman has confirmed it will investigate a complaint by GeneWatch UK, supported by TestBiotech, regarding the authorisation for import of three transgenic crops with altered oil content for use as food and feed.

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The complaint
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02 May 2018
'Independent scientists' serving the interests of industry
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