CORRECTION Syngenta says some EU commissioners don't favour maize ban |
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(Corrects name of Syngenta spokesman from earlier story. Clarifies that spokesman says he understands that 'sources say', not that sources told him directly.)ZURICH (Thomson Financial) - Syngenta said it understands that sources from Brussels say that 'some EU commissioners' are not in favour of an alleged proposal by European Commissioner for the Environment Stavros Dimas to ban Syngenta's genetically modified Bt-11 maize products.'We don't want to speculate on rumours from Brussels, but we understand that sources indicate that some commissioners are not in favour of Commissioner Dimas's draft proposal,' said Syngenta spokesman Medard Schoenmaeckers.Syngenta has noted press reports yesterday claiming Dimas sent a draft proposal to ban two types of genetically modified maize, including Syngenta's Bt-11, which is already approved in the EU.'If they were to ban the maize, it would have a serious impact on the competitiveness of European farmers,' said Schoenmaeckers.Syngenta is waiting for more information from the European Commission, he added.sarah.fenwick@thomson.comsf/rwCOPYRIGHTCopyright Thomson Financial News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of Thomson Financial News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Financial News.
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Syngenta says some EU commissioners not in favour of GM maize ban 