The Russian authorities were suspended the import and sale of genetically modified maize by Monsanto Corporation, after a French study showed a link between GMOs and cancer!
Russian consumer rights regulator Rospotrebnadzor called scientists at the Institute Nutricija to review the study. Rospotrebnadzor came into contact with the Directorate of the European Commission on health and consumers to explain the position of the European Union on genetically modified maize.
The report, published by the University of Caen - France last week, claims that the rats that were fed with Monsanto's GM maize NK 603, two years, developed multiple tumors and other diseases than the control group which were kept in conventional maize.
NK 603, which are sold under the brand Roundup, is genetically modified to withstand pesticide glyphosate.
NK 603, which are sold under the brand Roundup, is genetically modified to withstand pesticide glyphosate.
Monsanto said that the Russian ban had very little impact on their business, because the state imports a small amount of corn from the U.S.. In addition, the Russian government does not allow farmers to plant GMO corn. "Russia is a net exporter of grain, so the actual impact of the suspension, if any, is very small," the spokesman said in a statement.
Meanwhile, France will continue its ban on genetically modified products in the country, despite pressure from the European Union. France has urged the National Agency for Food ANSES to consider a study on Monsanto maize.
If other countries follow Russia and France would be a severe blow to perverted American biotechnology.
If other countries follow Russia and France would be a severe blow to perverted American biotechnology.
In federal state of California, activists are fighting for the removal of GM food from the shelves. They also are struggling to adopt Proposition 37, a law that requires mandatory labeling of GMO products. Monsanto opposes the law and has already donated $ 4.2 million to lobby against the law (mafia).
More than 2000 farmers urged the U.S. government to more thoroughly study the effects of genetically modified maize by Monsanto Corporation.
More than 2000 farmers urged the U.S. government to more thoroughly study the effects of genetically modified maize by Monsanto Corporation.
References:
- RT News
- Mail online
Rusija je ustavila uvoz GS koruze Monsanto
Rusia ha sospendido las importaciones de maiz de Monsanto
Rusija je ustavila uvoz GS koruze Monsanto
Rusia ha sospendido las importaciones de maiz de Monsanto
Chiclayo - Lambayeque, Peru, 20.03.2013
