Summary
The European Parliament opposes the authorization of a specific genetically modified cotton variety due to health, environmental, and procedural concerns. 10 06.10.2016
Other
health
environment
agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Key points
- The European Parliament opposes the market authorization of a specific type of genetically modified cotton.
- There are significant health concerns because the cotton is designed to be resistant to glyphosate, which was classified as a probable carcinogen in early 2015.
- The Parliament considers that the Commission is exceeding its legal authority under existing EU regulations.
- The motion calls for the withdrawal of the current draft decision and requests a new legislative proposal that addresses national concerns.
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 cotton 281-24-236 × 3006-210-23 × MON 88913 (DAS-24236-5×DAS-21Ø23-5×MON-88913-8) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Placing on the market of genetically modified cotton 281-24-236 × 3006-210-23 × MON 88913
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