Parliament debates regulation on plants from new genomic techniques
EP Position
The European Parliament conducted a plenary debate on the report on the Commission proposal for a regulation on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, a text that also amends Regulation (EU) 2017/625; rapporteur Jessica Polfjärd introduced the report. Representatives from multiple political groups including PPE, S&D, Verts/ALE, ECR, ID, The Left, Renew and non-attached members spoke, and the Commission was represented by Helena Dalli.
Key Trade Point
The core trade-relevant element recorded is the proposed EU regulatory approach to plants produced by certain new genomic techniques and their placement on the market as food and feed, which would affect how such products are governed under EU law. The plenary record shows broad engagement across political groups but does not list specific amendments or measures in this summary.
What Comes Next
The item was put to a plenary vote recorded in the minutes for 7 February 2024 as item 8.7.
Sources
Official Documents
- Tuesday, 6 February 2024 - Strasbourg Parliament tabled and debated a committee report on the proposal for a regulation on plants obtained by new genomic techniques and their food and feed.
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