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 maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 and eight of its sub-combinations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council
B-10-2024-0147
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety · Rapporteur: Martin Häusling, Biljana Borzan, Anja Hazekamp
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- Full procedure 2024/2834
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Parliament objects to the draft Commission decision renewing authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 and eight sub-combinations, citing risks to health, environment, and biodiversity.¶¶ It calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision, not to authorise herbicide-tolerant GM crops, and to respect EU and international obligations.¶¶¶
Key points
- Considers that the draft Commission implementing decision exceeds implementing powers under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.¶
- Considers the draft decision inconsistent with Union law, as it conflicts with the aim of ensuring high protection of human health, animal health, environment, and consumer interests.¶
- Calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft implementing decision and submit a new draft to the committee.¶
- Calls on the Commission not to authorise herbicide-tolerant GM crops due to increased herbicide use and risks to biodiversity, food safety, and workers' health.¶
- Highlights that authorising import of GM plants tolerant to banned herbicides like glufosinate is incoherent with EU commitments under UN SDGs and UN CBD, including the Kunming-Montreal Framework.¶
- Expects the Commission to deliver on its commitment to propose ensuring hazardous chemicals banned in the EU are not produced for export.¶
- Welcomes the Commission's recognition of sustainability in GMO authorisation but expresses disappointment that it continues to authorise GMOs despite Parliament's objections and lack of Member State support.¶
- Urges the Commission to take into account EU obligations under international agreements and to accompany draft implementing acts with an explanatory memorandum on upholding the 'do no harm' principle.¶
Who is affected
- The Commission, which is called on to withdraw the draft decision and change its approach to GMO authorisations.¶¶¶
- Farmers and agricultural systems, as the resolution opposes herbicide-tolerant GM crops that increase reliance on herbicides.
- Consumers and workers, who face potential risks to food safety and health from increased herbicide use.
Legal basis: Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, in particular Article 11(3) and Article 23(3)¶