European Union: European Commission Approves Import of GE Soybean

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European Union: European Commission Approves Import of GE Soybean

On September 28, the European Commission (EC) approved Bayer’s herbicide tolerant soybean MON 87708 x MON 89788 x A5547-127, also known as XtendFlex.® The EC last authorized a GE crop ten months ago. Normally, the EC approves groups of events twice a year - during the December holiday season and in mid-summer.

European Union: European Commission Approves Import of GE Soybean

Trade Policy, New Technologies, Exporting
Europe and Eurasia, European Union
Oilseeds, Soybeans

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