date:Nov 29, 2012
ix EU member states following the publication of the paper in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology on September 19.
The six states were: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.
Tumours in rats
The research raised concerns about the potential toxicity of GM maize NK603 and of a herbicide containing glyphosate. The research claimed a link between exposure to these substances and an increased incidence of tumours in rats.
The study was led by Professor Giles-Eric Seral