Greenpeace activists dress as mice to protest against genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the risks they present to human health and the environment. The action is held outside the Council of Ministers building in Brussels where Environment Ministers are discussing EU policy on GMOs. Research in Australia was recently abandoned when it was found that mice fed genetically modified peas suffered allergic reactions. The EU Commission continues to approve GMOs for sale in Europe despite poor evaluation of their effects and in the face of strong opposition from the EU public and many EU member states.