The European Commission (EC) on October 26 approved the use of Monsanto's "Roundup Ready" genetically enhanced corn (NK603), along with its use in processed foods and food ingredients, basically ruling such corn is safe for human consumption and clearing the way for import by the EU.
Monsanto praised the EC decision, saying it affirmed the safety of the product for use in foods. The decision does not authorize the cultivation of the corn in the EU, which is the subject of a separate submission. The decision also completes the steps necessary to allow the EU to import, process and use NK603 in animal feeds in the EU, a decision initially made in July, 2004.