EU Commission pushes for first GMO cultivation authorizations in 18 years
Vote could take place before Christmas
German toxicologist accuses EU authorities of scientific fraud over glyphosate link with cancer
Dr Peter Clausing says the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have twisted scientific facts to give glyphosate a clean bill of health. Report by Claire Robinson
Monsanto-funded groups object to Dannon’s move to non-GMO feed
US Farmers & Ranchers Alliance reportedly gets $500,000 a year from Monsanto and DuPont
Children’s favourite fruits contain residues of multiple pesticides – EFSA
Pesticide residues are increasing year upon year. Report: Claire Robinson
Chair of the Monsanto Tribunal explains what it means and what it might do
Judge Françoise Tulkens is the chair of the Monsanto Tribunal, which opened in The Hague this weekend. Interviewed by journalist Rémi Barroux in Le Monde, Tulkens explains the legal context of the Tribunal and its potential consequences. English translation: GMWatch
“Proudly made with GMOs” Soylent food bars made some people throw up
Some customers say that Soylent’s plant-based meal replacement bars are giving them stomach troubles
Surprise! Monsanto-funded papers conclude glyphosate not carcinogenic or genotoxic
“Independent panel” was convened with Monsanto money to counter IARC’s verdict that glyphosate is a probable carcinogen and damages DNA. Claire Robinson reports