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EU Commissioner Stavros Dimas has infuriated the biotech industry by admitting to the uncertainties surrounding the long-term safety of genetically modified crops at a conference in Vienna.

After EU environment ministers failed to agree, the Commission is
now being called on to make the final decision on
authorising imports of genetically modified (GM) oilseed rape.

A new UK study has found that more public understanding on GM technology does not help overcome existing fears.

UNDP criticised over report suggesting GMOs could be vital to developing countries trying to improve living standards