European Parliament 17 October 2012, Written question E-009478/12 Franz Obermayr (NI) to the Commission. Genetic technology companies are influencing US lawmaking — are consumers in the EU in danger?

Question for written answer E-009478/12 to the Commission Franz Obermayr (NI) (17 October 2012) Subject: Genetic technology companies are influencing US lawmaking — are consumers in the EU in danger? The substance behind the innocent abbreviation 2,4-D (dichlorophenylhydrazine hydrochloride) is a highly toxic chemical which was one component of the defoliant Agent Orange used in the Vietnam War.