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E.U. - EFSA delivers scientific opinions on two GM soybeans

The European Food Safety Authority give thumbs up to soybeans from Monsanto and Pioneer
July 28, 2011

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has delivered scientific opinions on two GM soybeans. The scientific opinions are an evaluation of risk assessments of the genetically modified soybeans  for food and feed uses, import and processing  It considers the following to be as safe as their conventional counterpart with respect to potential effects on human and animal health and the environment in the context of their intended uses.
 
- insect resistant genetically modified soybean MON 87701 from Monsanto Full report (PDF)
- herbicide tolerant genetically modified soybean 356043 from Pioneer Full report (PDF)