BASF SE, the world's largest chemicals maker, received approval to plant its genetically modified potato on fields in several German states, Reuters said.
BASF received the approval for the cultivation on fields in Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western-Pomerania and Saxony-Anhalt, the news service said, citing unidentified people at the federal agency for consumer protection and food safety.
The company will be allowed to use a maximum of one hectare (2.47 acres) per location each year to grow modified potatoes, Reuter said. Similar approvals had already been given in 2006 and last year, the news service said.
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viernes, 4 de abril de 2008
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