Info 29 April 2021 by foeeurope -- last modified 29 April 2021 The European Commission has opened the door to exempting a new generation of genetically-modified crops from safety checks before being allowed onto the EU market, according to a key study released today. Advertisement The study finds that there are "strong indications that the current 2001 GMO legislation is not fit for purpose for some NGTs and their products", and proposes a new consultation process process that could break with decades of safety checks to protect the environment. and public health. If this line of argumen...