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Health and cancer groups want enquiry on Monsanto’s influence

Brussels – The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) and the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) has written to MEPs against Cancer to urge them to support the creation of an enquiry committee about the possible impact of Monsanto’s action on EU scientific assessments.

The letter can be read online here.

For further information, please contact Natacha Cingotti, Policy Officer Health and Chemicals, Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), email: natacha@env-health.org, phone: +32 (0)2 234 36 45

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