Scientific Committee rejects concerns about modified oilseed rape
The Scientific Committee on Plants has concluded that there is no evidence to indicate that the use of modified oilseed rape is likely to cause adverse effects on human and animal health or to the environment. These findings are outlined in a report by the committee, published on 7 February. As in previous opinions, the committee recommends that the introduction of the herbicide tolerant oilseed crops should be accompanied by an agreed code of practice for field management and a specific research programme to detect the occurrence of herbicide tolerant volunteers and weeds.