| France has banned a genetically modified maize variety that is widely planted in South Africa…. |
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| In the report specialists express serious doubts regarding the risks associated with the maize strain. The specific concerns are, however, not noted in the report. France now has to prove that its doubts are well founded as the European Union (EU) does allow the use of MON 810. If the country fails in this effort the ban will, most likely, be lifted. South Africa's department of agriculture has said that it will reconsider the use of MON 180 if the French report holds water and new and relevant scientific proof is presented on the issue. According to EuropaBio, a European association for biotechnology industries, French farmers, scientists and members of parliament are highly upset about the decision. |
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