Similar Articles

Browse Main Topics:

Business
Computers & Electronics
Education & Reference
Entertainment & Leisure
Family & Home
Finance & Investment
Health
Internet
Pets & Animals
Science & Technology
Society, Politics & Culture
Sports & Recreation

Similar Articles

Chemistry World January 15, 2015 Ned Stafford	New EU law set to open door to GM crops After nearly five years of debate the European parliament has finally approved a new law that will allow EU nations to restrict or ban the cultivation of GM crops within their borders.
Chemistry World November 3, 2015 Ned Stafford	GM food and feed law falters in EU parliament Both GMO supporters and opponents applauded parliament's rejection of the proposed law.
Chemistry World February 18, 2014 Ned Stafford	GM maize poised for approval in Europe The European commission is on the verge of authorizing a genetically modified maize for cultivation after ministers from EU member nations last week failed to muster a large enough majority to reject the crop.
Chemistry World August 12, 2015 Ned Stafford	Scotland moves to ban GM crops under EU law The Scottish government has announced that it intends to ban the cultivation of GM crops approved by EU regulatory authorities within its borders.
Chemistry World October 31, 2014 Ned Stafford	Plea for EU to act on GM from plant scientists 21 top European plant scientists have issued an open letter demanding that the EU take action to ensure that they and other scientists are able to pursue genetically modified plant research.
Chemistry World April 7, 2015 Ned Stafford	Future of GM in Germany hangs in the balance The German government is considering a new law to ban genetic modified organism after the European parliament passed a law allowing EU states to restrict or ban the cultivation of EU-approved GM crops.
Food Processing April 2006 David Joy	Regulatory Issues: WTO Sides With U.S. on GM Crops What the World Trade Organization decided on biotech foods in the European Union, and what it means to American producers.
Chemistry World July 22, 2013 Phillip Broadwith	Monsanto abandons GM crops in Europe The company will focus on conventional breeding to develop new crop varieties in the EU, and develop biotech crops in regions where they are more accepted, such as North America.
Chemistry World March 5, 2010 Ned Stafford	EC approves first GM crop in a decade The European Commission has authorised cultivation of a new GM crop for the first time in 12 years, approving BASF's genetically modified potato Amflora for industrial use.
Chemistry World April 23, 2009 Ned Stafford	Germany bans GM maize Germany's decision to ban cultivation of a strain of genetically modified maize has triggered sharp criticism from German scientists and the European chemicals industry.
Chemistry World April 30, 2009 Ned Stafford	German spud go-ahead inflames GM row Germany's agriculture minister Ilse Aigner has approved cultivation of BASF's genetically-modified potato Amflora just two weeks after banning a strain of genetically modified maize.
Chemistry World February 27, 2015 Maria Burke	Traits not technology should govern EU GM laws, MPs say A UK government committee is calling for changes to EU rules on genetically modified crops.
Chemistry World January 18, 2012 Rebecca Trager	BASF pulls out of Europe over GM hostility German chemical giant BASF has announced that it will halt the development or commercialization of genetically modified crops in Europe, and move its biotech R&D operations to the US.
BusinessWeek July 21, 2003 Kerry Capell	A Food Fight the U.S. Is Sure to Lose Once again, Europe and the U.S. are at loggerheads. This time, they're fighting over food, not foreign policy. On July 2, the European Parliament passed legislation calling for detailed labeling of genetically modified (GM) food products.
The Motley Fool February 27, 2009 Brian Orelli	Hooray for Stalemates! Government deadlock will likely bring more genetically engineered seeds to the EU, and good news for Syngenta, DuPont, and Dow Chemical.
Chemistry World October 30, 2009 Sean Milmo	GM traces cause chemical feedstock shortage The European Commission is speeding up approval of the import and processing of two genetically modified maize varieties in the European Union to prevent disruption of the oleochemical supply chain.
The Motley Fool December 5, 2006 Brian Gorman	Monsanto Needs to Charm The company has to confront concerns over genetically modified foods soon if it hopes to keep growing. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 2, 2005 Brian Gorman	Monsanto's Brazil Benefit Brazil is on the cusp of legalizing genetically modified seed sales, a potential boon for Monsanto.
Chemistry World April 27, 2015 Ned Stafford	European parliament refuses to back diversion of research cash Key European parliament committees have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to divert euro 2.7 billion of research funding to help finance a new EU-wide economic stimulus package.
Chemistry World December 19, 2013 Patrick Walter	Court overturns approval to grow GM potato in Europe The second highest court in the EU has ruled that BASF's genetically modified potato Amflora cannot be planted in Europe.
The Motley Fool April 13, 2006 Brian Gorman	Monsanto's New Challenge The ag-biotech firm faces new competitive pressures from rivals and an ongoing wariness of GM crops in Europe.
Chemistry World June 25, 2008 Sean Milmo	EU pesticide threat A fight is brewing in Europe over tighter controls of pesticides - which crop protection companies are warning will cut crop yields and push up the price of food.
Chemistry World October 25, 2007 Sean Milmo	New EU Legislation Would 'Ban 90 Per Cent of Insecticides' Agrochemical producers have warned that amendments to new European Union legislation on pesticides will lead to a drastic reduction in the crop protection agents available to farmers if they become law.
The Motley Fool April 2, 2004 Brian Gorman	Bayer's Food Fight Bayer's recent U.K. troubles reflect Europe's continued distaste for genetically modified foods.
The Motley Fool May 19, 2004 Brian Gorman	U.N. Plants Seed for Agribusiness Its endorsement of biotech foods could clear the way for agribusiness in the developing world.
The Motley Fool February 24, 2006 Brian Gorman	Syngenta's Potential Harvest The agricultural technology outfit is developing a seed with lots of potential. Syngenta remains under the radar for most investors, but if the company presses ahead with its GM wheat project, it's not likely to stay that way for long.
Chemistry World February 27, 2008 Arthur Rogers	European Institute of Technology to Open in 2010 A flurry of activity in Brussels and Strasbourg has cleared the way for a 2010 launch of the European Institute of Technology (EIT).
Chemistry World October 22, 2014 Rebecca Trager	EPA takes steps to prevent herbicide resistance in weeds The US Environmental Protection Agency has approved a combination herbicide designed to be used with genetically modified resistant crops.
Chemistry World January 22, 2009 Ned Stafford	EU sidesteps Reach to ban paint stripping solvent European chlorinated solvent producers are criticising a European Union decision to ban the dichloromethane-based paint strippers sold to consumers and many professionals, claiming that EU officials should instead have assessed the solvent's risks using Reach regulations.
Chemistry World April 24, 2014 Emma Stoye	European parliament backs new rules on legal highs New regulations that will make it easier to ban legal highs have been backed by the European parliament.
Chemistry World April 5, 2006 Arthur Rogers	Update: Europe Tightens Fluorinated Gas Restrictions A furious row between the European Parliament and the European Commission has stalled plans for further restrictions on use of fluorinated gases in the European Union.
Chemistry World February 7, 2013 Andrew Turley	BASF drops GM potato projects BASF has announced that it is no longer seeking EU marketing approval for its controversial genetically modified potatoes.
The Motley Fool December 6, 2005 Brian Gorman	Monsanto's Trade Dividend The giant and competitors in agricultural biotechnology should enjoy rising sales in the developed world as subsidies come down. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 23, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Is Monsanto Going to Seed? Several recent news headlines referring to its genetically modified products should give investors some reason to contemplate the risks that face this biotech giant.
Pharmaceutical Executive June 1, 2011	A Lack of Information Why has the EU still not managed to update its rules on information about medicines?
Chemistry World December 13, 2006 Arthur Rogers	Reach Goes Ahead After last-gasp negotiations between ministers and legislators, the European Parliament today gave the go-ahead to the launch of Reach, the European Union regulatory regime for chemicals.
The Motley Fool April 24, 2006 Alyce Lomax	The Genetically Modified Conundrum What's in your food? Some companies don't want you to know. GM foods are bolstering the profits of companies like Monsanto, and there are some logical reasons why anti-GM advocates suspect a level of foul play.
The Motley Fool March 31, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Monsanto in the Balance Genetically modified crops are a boon for the company.
The Motley Fool July 30, 2004 Brian Gorman	In China, Hope for Modified Seeds China leans toward allowing genetically modified crops, a potential windfall for Monsanto and competitors.
InternetNews July 6, 2005 Jim Wagner	European Parliament Rejects Software Patents After three years of debate, legislation to provide unified software patent protections across the EU is halted.
Chemistry World September 27, 2007 Arthur Rogers	European Institute Gets Green Light From MEPs Doubts persist over how the newly blessed European Institute of Technology will be funded. But already, EU member states are beginning to clamour for the kudos - and cash - they might attract by hosting the EIT governing board.
The Motley Fool June 22, 2004 Brian Gorman	More Green for Monsanto The full-year earnings the agribusiness giant Monsanto may not please everyone, but the company plants roots for long-term success.
Chemistry World June 3, 2008	'European Partnership for Researchers' gets a lukewarm response Some observers say the proposal to create a single labor market for scientists that transcends national boundaries stands little chance of being implemented.
Chemistry World October 11, 2006 Arthur Rogers	Controversy Continues as Reach Nears Completion With deadlines looming for final agreement on the planned European Union system of registration, evaluation and authorization of chemicals, the European Parliament's Environment Committee is pushing for further amendments.
Chemistry World March 26, 2008 Hepeng Jia	Big Funding for GM Research China is to launch a huge research program on genetically modified (GM) crops by the end of the year, according to top agricultural biotechnology advisors.
The Motley Fool March 23, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Monsanto: Monster Stock, or Just Plain Monster? Many things seem to be going right for Monsanto. However, what price are you willing to pay for growth? Are the profits worth the risks -- and the possible long-term ramifications -- for both investors and consumers?
Registered Rep. April 1, 2006 Bob Hirschfeld	Good Breeding Ag-biotech is entering a period of vibrant growth as farmers, not only in the U.S., but Brazil, India and China increase usage of the highly productive seeds. Is Wall Street valuing shares of ag-biotech companies correctly?
Chemistry World November 10, 2014 Rebecca Trager	US states reject GM labeling laws Voters in Oregon and Colorado have rejected ballot measures that would have required foods containing genetically modified organisms to be labeled as such in those states.
Chemistry World November 15, 2006 Arthur Rogers	Mercury Legislation Rises Then Falls Plans for EU restrictions on mercury have been thrown into confusion by European Parliament moves to exempt small firms that make and repair barometers.
Chemistry World November 29, 2006 Bea Perks	BASF Touts GM Spuds for Starch German chemical giant BASF is awaiting EU approval for commercial cultivation of one of its latest breakthroughs, an inedible potato called Amflora. The crop has been modified to produce a type of starch particularly suited to paper production.