The European Union has taken a big step towards curbing the use of genetically modified crops on its territory. The European Commission announced on Wednesday that it has approved a new regulation, which will allow EU member states to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of such crops on their own territory. The regulation, which still needs to be approved by the European Parliament, will put into effect a law that has been in the works since 2015.

Recently, the EU Commission has taken a stance on the use of genetically modified (GM) crops. The new regulation, which is expected to be approved by the European Parliament, will allow EU member states to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GM crops on their own territory. This is a major step towards curbing the use of these crops, which have been the subject of much debate in recent years. The regulation will also set up a procedure for informing the public about decisions made by the EU regarding the cultivation of GM crops.

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source: Phys.org