GM shadow on Honey | Centre for Science and Environment  GM
shadow on Honey  Labeling sought  The European Union's highest
court, on September 6, ruled that honey which contains trace
amounts of pollen from genetically modified (GM) corn must be
labelled as GM produce and undergo full safety authorization
before it can be sold as food.  honeyActivists have called this
a "groundbreaking" ruling and are hopeful that this decision
could force the EU to strengthen its already near-zero tolerance
policy on GMOs. The ruling from the European Court of Justice
came after several Bavarian beekeepers demanded compensation
from their government for honey and food supplements that
contained traces of pollen from genetically modified maize.  The
beekeepers had their beehives close to fields where the Bavarian
government was growing Monsanto's MON 810 maize for research
purposes.   Its Aftereffects  The court's finding also
potentially threatens recent EU legislation, introduced in July
this year that permits traces of GMO