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Marker gene safety rediscovered
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), a scientific body typically
ignored by European politicians and regulators, has discovered, once
again, that marker genes are safe. Meanwhile, the safety of marker
genes has long been common knowledge in the US. We'd all be better off
if these scientists worked on inventing things, instead of wasting
their efforts on the European Commission.
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Potato safety rediscovered
Once again, European officials have discovered that BASF's Amflora
potato is safe. The rediscovery was made by the European Food Safety
Authority (EFSA), a scientific body typically ignored by European
politicians and regulators. "Today's assessment gives the entire EU
Commission the final scientific clarity to approve Amflora", said
Stefan Marcinowski, executive board member in charge of BASF
Plant Science. Dr. Marcinowski has been working for BASF since 1979 and
has impeccable scientific credentials, but accusing the EC of
having "scientific clarity" suggests he doesn't get out of the lab very
often.
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Glofish on the loose in Ireland
St. Patrick banished snakes from Ireland, and now, the Irish
Environmental Protection Agency must do the same for GM fish that supposedly glow
in the dark. Four of the fish were apprehended in a garden pond, and
if the agency prosecutes, a fine of up to €3,000 and/or 12
months
imprisonment could be imposed in the district court. If the case is
heard
in the Circuit Court, a fine of up to €15,000 is applicable and/or 10
years in prison.
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