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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2839(RSP))

On Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1822 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize DP915635 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

B-10-2024-0149

Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety · Rapporteur: Martin Häusling, Biljana Borzan, Anja Hazekamp

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Parliament objects to Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1822 authorising genetically modified maize DP915635, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law. It calls on the Commission to repeal the decision, not to authorise herbicide-tolerant GM crops, and to align GMO authorisations with EU and international commitments.

Key points

  1. Considers that the Implementing Decision exceeds the implementing powers under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.
  2. Considers the decision incompatible with the aim of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 to ensure a high level of protection of human and animal health and the environment.
  3. Calls on the Commission to repeal Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1822.
  4. 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.
  5. Highlights that authorising GM plants tolerant to herbicides banned in the EU, like glufosinate, is incoherent with international commitments under the UN SDGs and UN CBD.
  6. Expects the Commission to propose ensuring hazardous chemicals banned in the EU are not produced for export.
  7. Welcomes the Commission's recognition of sustainability in GMO authorisations but expresses disappointment at continued authorisations despite objections.
  8. Urges the Commission to take into account international agreements and to explain how draft acts uphold the 'do no harm' principle.

Who is affected

  • The Commission, which is called on to repeal the decision and change its authorisation practice for GM crops.
  • Farmers and the agricultural sector, who would be affected by restrictions on herbicide-tolerant GM crops.