Summary
The European Parliament objects to the Commission's decision to authorize GM maize NK603 × T25, citing concerns over herbicide safety and a breach of institutional cooperation. 10 16.12.2015
Other
health
environment
agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Key points
- The European Parliament formally objects to the authorization of products containing genetically modified maize NK603 × T25.
- Concerns are raised regarding the health risks of herbicides like glyphosate, which this maize is engineered to tolerate.
- The Commission is accused of breaching the principle of sincere cooperation by proceeding despite parliamentary opposition.
- The current system for approving genetically modified organisms is described as non-functioning and unreliable.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/2279 of 4 December 2015 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 (MON-ØØ6Ø3-6 × ACS-ZMØØ3-2) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize NK603 × T25
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