1. SOURCE: http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/10/222 European Commission also adopted today three decisions on the placing on the market of three GM maize products for food and feed uses but not for cultivation EC Press Release, March 2, 2010

2. SOURCE: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/100302/health/eu_farm_gmo_product_2 “The first approval of genetically modified foods in Europe for 12 years…” “…three GM maize products to be placed on the European market, though not grown in Europe.” “…only MON 810, a strain of genetically modified maize made by Monsanto, has been authorised for cultivation in Europe since 1998.” “The first approval of genetically modified foods in Europe for 12 years…” “…three GM maize products to be placed on the European market, though not grown in Europe.” “…only MON 810, a strain of genetically modified maize made by Monsanto, has been authorised for cultivation in Europe since 1998.”

3. SOURCE: Capital Press, March 19, 2010

4. SOURCE: Capital Press, August 19, 2010 http://www.capitalpress.com/nation/AP-Food-and-Farm-rogue-farmer

5. SOURCE: "Scientific Opinion on application (EFSA-GMO-UK-2008-60) for placing on the market of genetically modified herbicide tolerant maize GA21 for food and feed uses, import, processing and cultivation under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Syngenta Seeds", EFSA Scientific Opinion, 12/16/11. http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/2480.htm http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/2480.htm EFSA concludes that Roundup Ready maize from Syngenta is as safe as conventional in nutrition and, if appropriate management is followed, safe for environment.

6. SOURCE: “Monsanto drops GM crop plan in EU”, BBC News, 7/18/13. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23356054

7. SOURCE: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-france-monsanto-20130801,0,3600036.story