Genetically modified (GMO) crops are becoming persona non grata in European Union (EU) countries. Latvia and Greece have become the first EU countries to opt-out of growing GMO crops under a law passed in March. Monsanto accepted the two countries’ geographical opt-outs of its MON810 GM Maize, the only GMO crop currently allowed to be cultivated in the EU.
Under the new law, EU countries can opt-out of growing GMO crops by banning them. Countries have until October 3, 2015 to inform the EU Commission that they want to opt-out of the new rules. They must request exclusions from the company responsible for the GMO crop.
