The study found that GMO feed does not adversely affect livestock health or production.
AKEFEMA and agricultural experts are urging the government to embrace genetically modified maize and soybeans to reduce feed costs and stabilise supply.
Though eradicated from the UK in 1966, sporadic outbreaks have continued, leading to the culling of tens of thousands of pigs.
EFSA’s panel of experts has examined the maize thoroughly and found no risks when used as intended in food and feed products.
Developed by Beijing DaBeiNong Biotechnology Co. Ltd., DBN9004 has been genetically engineered to tolerate two commonly used herbicides.
While the decision permits the import and processing of the GM corn for food and feed, it explicitly excludes their cultivation within the trading bloc.
The application seeks approval for importing, processing, and using the GM soybean in food and feed, though it does not cover cultivation in the UK.