Objection to GM Oilseed Rape Authorization

by name voted on 09.03.2022

Summary

The European Parliament opposes the authorization of genetically modified oilseed rape 73496, citing concerns over herbicide residues and democratic decision-making.

9 09.03.2022

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health

environment

human rights

agri-foodstuffs

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The European Parliament opposes the authorization of genetically modified oilseed rape 73496 for food and feed uses.
There are concerns that herbicide-tolerant crops will lead to higher and repeated doses of glyphosate in the environment.
Critical toxicological data regarding the safety of herbicide breakdown products (metabolites) is currently missing.
The use of certain herbicides associated with these crops may trigger a loss of biodiversity and ecosystem vulnerability.

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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 oilseed rape 73496 (DP-Ø73496-4) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council Genetically modified oilseed rape 73496 (DP-Ø73496-4)

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