Notes from Iowa Biotechnology Association – 7/22/03July 25, 2003 For a complete version, log on to www.IowaBiotech.comThe European Commission has filed suit against 11 of its member countries for failing to implement EU Directive 2001/18, Deliberate Release into the Environment of Genetically Modified Organisms. France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Greece, Spain, Austria and Finland have not implemented the EU directive.Additionally, members of the European Commission have proposed strict guidelines for government sponsored research of human embryonic stem cells. Researchers must demonstrate a ← Return to News & Events