On July 30, 2015, the European Food Safety Authority ("EFSA") published its response to issues raised by two non-governmental organizations ("NGOs") (GeneWatch UK and TestBiotech) against three Commission Decisions to authorize the genetically modified ("GM") soybeans 305423, MON 87705, and MON 87769, which have altered fatty acid content. The NGOs argued that there is a lack of a specific guidance for assessing GM crops with significantly altered nutrient composition. In response, EFSA considers that the nutritional issues raised by such type of GM crops do not differ in principle from those arising from non-GM novel foods. Accordingly, EFSA concluded that conclusions of the previous risk assessment on soybeans 305423, MON 87705, and MON 87769 remain valid.
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