Exploring the Controversy: Why Are GMOs Banned (or Heavily Restricted)?
                                
                                
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                                Over 60 countries, including all members of the European Union, have implemented significant restrictions or outright bans on genetically modified (GM) crops, even as GM products have been grown commercially for over 25 years. The question of **why are GMOs banned** or heavily regulated involves a complex and often heated debate encompassing scientific evidence, public perception, and political interests.