October 6,  2020

EU approves GMO soybean for feed use

The European Commission has approved a genetically modified organism (GMO) soybean for food and feed uses.

The soybean (soybean MON 87708 x MON 89788 x A5547-127) has gone through a comprehensive authorisation procedure, including a positive scientific assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

The authorisation decision does not cover cultivation. All member states had the right to express their view in the standing committee and, subsequently, the appeal committee.

Given the outcome of the process, the European Commission has the legal duty to proceed with the authorisation. The authorisation is valid for 10 years, and any products produced from this genetically modified soybean will be subject to the European Union's strict labelling and traceability rules.

- European Commission