Summary
A proposal to regulate new genomic techniques (NGTs) in plants, creating a simplified pathway for those considered equivalent to conventionally bred varieties. 10 17.06.2026
Report
science
economy
environment
human rights
social policy
agri-foodstuffs
public administration
business and competition
agriculture, forestry and fisheries
information technology and data processing
Key points
- The proposal introduces a new regulatory framework for plants developed using advanced genetic engineering.
- Plants categorized as Category 1 NGTs would be treated similarly to conventionally bred plants, exempting them from many GMO requirements.
- Specific scientific criteria are established to determine if a plant qualifies for the simplified Category 1 status.
- Category 2 NGT plants will continue to be regulated under existing, stricter GMO laws due to their higher complexity.
Vote
PPE (185)
S&D (135)
PfE (85)
ECR (82)
Renew (78)
Verts/ALE (52)
The Left (45)
NI (29)
ESN (27)
Total
201 In favor431 Against29 Abstained57 Absent
Vote
PPE
S&D
PfE
ECR
Renew
Verts/ALE
The Left
NI
ESN
Total
Speeches
61 Speeches in total
Pro
Contra
Pina PICIERNO
Renew
Silvia SARDONE
PfE
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625
Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed
Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed
Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed
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