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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. GMO canola is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US; GMO cotton oil is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | GMO canola | 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 | canola oil, margarine, processed snacks | cottonseed oil, fried snacks, shortening |
GMO canola is herbicide-tolerant genetically engineered canola (rapeseed).
GMO cotton oil is cottonseed oil from genetically engineered (Bt/herbicide-tolerant) cotton.
GMO canola: EU mandates GMO labeling and restricts cultivation.
GMO cotton oil: EU restricts GMO cultivation and mandates labeling.
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