Motions for resolutions tabled: Objections on GM maize NK603 and GM sugar beet KWS20-1
EP Position
The ENVI Committee tabled objections pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) in the form of motions for resolutions regarding two draft Commission implementing decisions. The motions concern the renewal of the authorisation for genetically modified maize NK603 and the authorisation for food, food ingredients and feed produced from genetically modified sugar beet KWS20-1, with Anja Hazekamp, Biljana Borzan, Martin Häusling and Sirpa Pietikäinen listed as members responsible.
Key Trade Point
Both motions challenge Commission implementing decisions that would permit the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from the specified GM events pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, directly relating to approvals for food and feed market access.
What Comes Next
The document does not specify any next procedural or institutional step.
Sources
Official Documents
- Tuesday, 16 December 2025 - Strasbourg Two motions for resolutions were tabled by the ENVI Committee objecting to the Commission's GMO authorisation decisions NK603 and KWS20-1.
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