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Resolution against renewing MON 810 GM maize cultivation

Summary

A resolution calling for the withdrawal of the decision to renew the cultivation authorization for MON 810 genetically modified maize due to environmental risks.
10 06.10.2016
Other
environment
agri-foodstuffs
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • The motion calls for the European Commission to withdraw its decision to renew the cultivation authorization for MON 810 maize seeds.
  • The motion argues that the Commission's decision exceeds its legal powers provided under existing regulations.
  • There are major concerns regarding the risk of genetic material spreading to teosinte populations in Spain and France.
  • The proposed isolation distances to protect natural habitats are criticized as being too short and arbitrary.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission implementing decision renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market for cultivation of genetically modified maize MON 810 (MON-ØØ81Ø-6) seeds Renewing the authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 810 seeds
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