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Genetically Modified Organisms - Managing Co-Existence This consultation looks at Defra proposals to enable co-existence of GM crops with non-GM and GM free crops. The consultation does not consider the wider issues of GM crop safety as this was dealt with by way of previous consultations. The basis of our response is always that any regulation should be based on sound science and be as least burdensome as possible. The CLA agreed with DEFRA proposals for statutory separation distances and notification proposals providing they were reviewed as GM cropping became more widespread and that any regulation was sufficiently flexible to be able to react quickly to changes. There was also a need of both those growing GM crops and other farmers to fully co-operate in order to ensure that everyone's interests were safeguarded. The CLA strongly opposed the introduction of a GM cropping register |
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