Legislation of genetically modified corn harmful

France yesterday asked the European Union's agricultural regulatory authorities (EU) to suspend licensing of Monsanto's genetically modified corn because of their adverse environmental impacts.

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AFP reported that the French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing asked the EU to suspend the use of Monsanto's MON 810 genetically modified corn in the United States.

MON 810 corn is created by adding bacterial DNA into the corn genome so that it is resistant to harmful insects. Some governments believe that MON 810 can harm plants and animals.

Corn of MON 810 corn variety (Photo: coextra.eu)

'Our request comes after many of the latest research shows that genetically engineered crops can pose a major environmental risk , ' said the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development. Transportation and Houses in France clearly state.

The statement added that, if the EU does not act, France will use the defense clause. This provision allows EU member states to restrict or prohibit the circulation of one or several types of products for safety reasons.

The French Ministry of Agriculture once imposed a ban on genetically modified food in February 2008, fearing that they could cause negative health problems. But then the French State Council - the judiciary and government adviser - confirmed that the government did not prove Monsanto's genetically modified crops could pose a threat to human health and lips. school The European Court of Justice also concluded that the ban by the French Ministry of Agriculture is illegal.

In November 2011, French President Nicolas Sarkozy pledged his government to find new ways to prevent genetically modified crops by law.