Developing Social Responsibility: Biotechnology and the Case of DuPont in Brazil

The countries of the European Union gave their green light on Friday to a reduction of restrictions on certain genetically modified plant species thanks to new genomic techniques, a decision approved by agricultural organisations and criticized by environmental NGOs. ...

Developing Social Responsibility: Biotechnology and the Case of DuPont in Brazil

The development of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has caused worldwide debate and has required us to reevaluate theories of social responsibility. T

The Council of the EU, which brings together the Member States, stated in a statement that the new legislation aims to adapt the rules of the Community club to the technological advances "of the past decades." New genomic techniques adapt seeds in a way that can happen in nature or through conventional cultivation techniques. Plants created with these techniques may be more resistant to the effects of climate change or need less fertilizers and …

At a meeting of the permanent representatives of the EU Member States in Brussels, the Polish Presidency today received a majority for its compromise on the future deregulation of new genetic engineering plants (NGT). According to this, the large majority of NGT plants would not have to be tested for safety, continuously labelled or traceable. Their patentability would not be restricted. Deregulation would also apply to all wild plants. New deve…

Planned easing of the EU rules on genetic engineering took a decisive step forward in Brussels. According to the Council of the 27 Member States, in consultations on Friday the necessary majority was in favour of loosening the requirements for the use of genetically modified varieties. Thus, in the next step, the way for negotiations with the European Parliament is open. The planned law is intended to ensure that such varieties come onto the mar…

Brussels - Will fruit and vegetable varieties become larger, more resistant and more nutritious in the future? Plants should be allowed to be genetically modified more easily, but there are still hard fronts.