Opposition to Authorization of Stacked GM Maize

by name voted on 17.12.2020

Summary

The European Parliament opposes the authorization of new stacked genetically modified maize due to safety concerns and democratic shortcomings.

9 17.12.2020

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environment

human rights

social policy

administrative law

public administration

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The motion objects to the authorization of specific stacked genetically modified maize products for food and feed use.
There are serious concerns regarding the lack of experimental data for several sub-combinations of the GM maize.
Scientific experts have raised questions about the potential impact of Bt proteins on the human immune system.
The assessment of glyphosate residues and their breakdown products in these crops is considered insufficient.

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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 maize MON 87427 × MON 89034 × MIR162 × MON 87411 and genetically modified maize combining two or three of the single events MON 87427, MON 89034, MIR162 and MON 87411 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council Genetically modified maize MON 87427 × MON 89034 × MIR162 × MON 87411 and genetically modified maize combining two or three of the single events MON 87427, MON 89034, MIR162 and MON 87411

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