Summary
The European Parliament opposes the authorization of a specific genetically modified soybean for food and feed due to health and environmental concerns. 10 03.02.2016
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health
environment
agri-foodstuffs
public administration
Key points
- The European Parliament opposes the authorization of a specific genetically modified soybean for food and feed use.
- There are significant health concerns because the soybean is designed to be resistant to herbicides like glyphosate, which is classified as a probable carcinogen.
- The Parliament argues the decision violates existing regulations regarding genetically modified food and feed.
- Member States were unable to reach a consensus on the matter during committee votes.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission implementing decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified soybean MON 87708 × MON 89788 (MON-877Ø8-9 × MON-89788-1) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified soybean MON 87708 × MON 89788
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