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Resolution on GM maize Bt11 cultivation

Summary

This motion calls for the withdrawal of a European Commission proposal to allow the cultivation of genetically modified Bt11 maize seeds due to environmental and safety concerns.
10 06.10.2016
Other
science
environment
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • The European Parliament calls for the immediate withdrawal of the Commission's draft decision to allow the cultivation of Bt11 genetically modified maize.
  • There are significant concerns regarding the use of glufosinate-ammonium, a herbicide used with this maize that is classified as toxic to reproduction.
  • The potential for gene flow poses a risk to teosinte populations, the wild ancestors of maize, found in Spain and France.
  • The proposed isolation distances of 5 metres are considered insufficient to protect sensitive insect species, whereas scientific recommendations suggest a distance of 20 metres.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission implementing decision concerning the placing on the market for cultivation of genetically modified maize Bt11 (SYN-BTØ11-1) seeds Placing on the market of genetically modified maize Bt11 seeds
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