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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2838(RSP))

On Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1826 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize DP23211 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

B-10-2024-0150

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) 2024/1826 authorising genetically modified maize DP23211, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with Union law. It calls on the Commission to repeal the decision, not to authorise herbicide-tolerant GM crops, and to address broader issues like hazardous chemicals and international commitments.

Key points

  1. Considers that the Implementing Decision exceeds the implementing powers provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.
  2. Considers the decision inconsistent with Union law, as it is not compatible with the aim of ensuring a high level of protection of human life and health, animal health and welfare, and environmental and consumer interests.
  3. Calls on the Commission to repeal Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1826.
  4. Calls on the Commission not to authorise herbicide-tolerant GM crops due to increased use of complementary herbicides and risks to biodiversity, food safety and workers' health.
  5. Highlights that authorising import of GM plants tolerant to herbicides banned in the Union, like glufosinate, is incoherent with international commitments under UN SDGs and UN CBD.
  6. Expects the Commission to deliver on its commitment to propose ensuring hazardous chemicals banned in the Union are not produced for export.
  7. Welcomes Commission's recognition of sustainability in GMO authorisation but expresses disappointment at continued authorisations despite Parliament objections and no qualified majority.
  8. Urges the Commission to take into account international agreements and reiterates call for draft implementing acts to be accompanied by explanatory memorandum upholding 'do no harm' principle.

Who is affected

  • The Commission, which is called on to repeal the decision and change its approach to GMO authorisations.
  • Producers and importers of genetically modified maize DP23211, as the decision authorising it would be repealed.
  • Farmers, who would be affected by the call not to authorise herbicide-tolerant GM crops.