THE use of genetically modified animals to make so-called ‘Frankenstein foods’ could soon be a reality around Europe following the publication of an EU directive.
The guidelines provide details on how to examine the risk posed to the environment by genetically modified fish, insects and animals.
But critics fear the document, published by the European Food Safety Authority, will pave the way for widespread farming of GM animals.
“The EU is set to open the floodgates not only to expand the import and growing of GM crops but also to approve GM insects, fish and meat from GM farm animals,” warned GeneWatch director Dr Helen Wallace.
“Rules on GM imports will be relaxed, and risks to the environment ignored.”
