INDIA: US products in India contain GE ingredients, companies accused of double standards

By just-food.com editorial team | 7 June 2001

Environmental pressure group Greenpeace has accused US manufacturers of double standards after genetically modified ingredients were found in two food products imported into India. In India, severe restrictions already exist on the import, sale and use of GE products without the approval of the

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Environmental pressure group Greenpeace has accused US manufacturers of double standards after genetically modified ingredients were found in two food products imported into India. In India, severe restrictions already exist on the import, sale and use of GE products without the approval of the

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