date:Nov 14, 2013
Chemical company DuPont des Nemours has been approved for the use of glyphosate in the US and Canada on genetically modified Oil Seed Rape.
This follows extensive tests that concluded residues from GM rape seed containing the gat gene were safe to humans.
The study, by the EFSA, has quashed calls for a review of current definition for glyphosate use regarding Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) after observations made on the metabolic pathway.
Currently used at an MRL of 10 mg/kg in rape seed, a 20