BRUSSELS, May 14 (UPI) -- The European Commission next week plans to approve one variety of genetically modified corn for consumption, easing a six-year moratorium on such crops.
The United States has challenged Europe's ban on GM crops at the World Trade Organization, the BBC reported.
Commission spokesman Reijo Kemppinen said the approval would mean acceptance of a bid by Swiss-based Syngenta to sell Bt-11 sweet corn for consumption.
Greenpeace political adviser Eric Gall said it would not matter whether the Commission allowed the sale because European consumers were still against GM foods.
"The only effect this will have is to widen the gap between the Commission and its citizens," Gall told BBC.
Last month, France, Portugal, Austria, Luxembourg, Greece and Denmark continued to oppose lifting the ban, the report said.
