Objection to Renewal of GM Soybean Authorization

by name voted on 13.12.2022

Summary

The European Parliament opposes renewing the authorization for GM soybean A5547-127 due to health, environmental, and democratic concerns.

9 13.12.2022

Other

environment

human rights

agri-foodstuffs

public administration

international relations

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The European Parliament opposes the renewal of authorization for GM soybean A5547-127.
There are significant concerns regarding the plant's tolerance to herbicides that are banned within the EU.
The herbicide associated with this crop is classified as toxic to reproduction.
Soy production is identified as a major driver of deforestation in South American regions like the Amazon.

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The Left

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the draft Commission implementing decision renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean A5547-127 (ACS-GMØØ6-4) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council Genetically modified soybean A5547-127 (ACS-GMØØ6-4)

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