Objection to Authorization of Genetically Modified Maize

by name voted on 23.06.2022

Summary

The European Parliament objects to the authorization of certain genetically modified maize products due to environmental, health, and democratic concerns.

9 23.06.2022

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health

environment

human rights

international relations

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The resolution objects to the authorization of genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 × DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations.
There are concerns that the authorization is inconsistent with the primary goal of ensuring high levels of human and environmental protection.
The use of herbicide-tolerant crops may lead to higher exposure to chemicals like glyphosate and glufosinate.
Scientific concerns exist regarding the toxicity of breakdown products from herbicides used on these plants.

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/797 of 19 May 2022 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 × DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combination T25 × DAS-40278-9, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 × DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combination T25 × DAS-40278-9

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