Are GMOs banned in Italy? Unpacking the Complex Regulations
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Despite a long-standing de facto ban on cultivation since the early 2000s, Italy formally notified the European Commission in 2015 of its decision to prohibit the growth of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on its territory. This action reflects a complex regulatory history, contrasting domestic opposition to GM crops with the country's reliance on imported GM feed for its livestock industry. The situation has grown even more complicated with the recent rise of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs).
