19.08.2003 |

Fischler criticises Italian zero tolerance on GM seeds

EU farm commissioner Franz Fischler on Sunday criticised Italy for being out of step with European Union policy on genetically modified organisms (GMOs).'Italy`s zero tolerance as far as contamination of wheat with genetically modified organisms is concerned, is not in keeping with the position of the European Commission,' Fischler said, referring to the EU`s executive body.</p><p><a href="http://www.eubusiness.com/afp/030817172130.42n981va">EU Business - EU aide slams Italy`s zero tolerance for GMO seeds</a>: