Opposition to GM Soybean GMB151 Authorization

by name voted on 15.02.2022

Summary

The European Parliament opposes the authorization of genetically modified soybean GMB151 due to health, environmental, and democratic concerns.

9 15.02.2022

Other

environment

human rights

agri-foodstuffs

public administration

international relations

Key points

The European Parliament opposes the authorization of genetically modified soybean GMB151 for food and feed use.
There are significant concerns regarding the insufficient assessment of herbicide residues and their toxic effects on human and animal health.
Scientific evidence suggests that Bt toxins may be more toxic within plant tissues than in isolated laboratory tests.
The Parliament criticizes the Commission for authorizing GMOs even when a qualified majority of Member States has not been reached.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

NI

The Left

Total

Speeches

2 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Heidi HAUTALA

Verts/ALE

7:22 min

13. Announcement of voting results

Eva KAILI

S&D

0:50 min

7. First voting session

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 GMB151 (BCS-GM151-6) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council Genetically modified soybean GMB151 (BCS-GM151-6)

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