Michigan State University Extension
Extenstion International Trade Res. - 10179506
03/31/96
BST (Bovine Somatotropin) Moratorium Extended
The Agriculture Council of the European Commission
extended the moratorium on marketing and use of the
hormone bovine somatotropin (BST) in dairy operations
through the end of 1999. An independent group of
scientists will examine literature on BST and conduct
further research on safety of BST in milk production. The
Commission will permit limited testing at approved
research sites. Testing will be set up and monitored by
member states. The temporary ban does not include imports
of dairy products produced with BST milk.
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