Hormone ban should remain, says EFSA

THE European Food Safety Agency has recommended that the EU’s ban on the use of growth-promoting hormones in cattle be kept in place.

Thu, 02 Aug, 2007 - 01:00

There are no grounds for revision of previous risk assessments in new scientific studies, according to EFSA.

The US permits use of growth hormones and has been battling with the EU over the issue.

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