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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. Glyphosate-resistant soy is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US; GMO cotton oil is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Glyphosate-resistant soy | GMO cotton oil |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Restricted | Restricted |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | medium | medium |
| Banned in | — | — |
| Restricted in | European Union | European Union |
| Category | gmo | gmo |
| Where it hides | soy milk, tofu, soybean oil | cottonseed oil, fried snacks, shortening |
Glyphosate-resistant soy is Roundup Ready soybeans engineered to tolerate glyphosate herbicide.
GMO cotton oil is cottonseed oil from genetically engineered (Bt/herbicide-tolerant) cotton.
Glyphosate-resistant soy: EU restricts cultivation and mandates GMO labeling; associated with heavier glyphosate residues.
GMO cotton oil: EU restricts GMO cultivation and mandates labeling.
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