MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (D111477/02 – 2026/2518(RSP))
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 cotton T304-40 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council
B-10-2026-0108
Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety · Rapporteur: Anja Hazekamp, Biljana Borzan, Martin Häusling, Sirpa Pietikäinen
- Voted on · Adopted 428–156–22 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2026/2518
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This resolution objects to the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorization for genetically modified cotton T304-40, arguing it exceeds powers and conflicts with EU law.¶¶ It calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision, not renew the authorization, and propose a legislative reform of the GMO decision-making process.¶¶¶
Key points
- Considers the draft decision exceeds implementing powers under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.¶
- Finds the draft decision incompatible with EU law's aim to ensure high protection of human, animal, and environmental health.¶
- Calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft implementing decision.¶
- Urges the Commission not to renew authorization due to insufficient evidence on long-term impacts on biodiversity, food safety, farmers' livelihoods, and animal health.¶
- Requests a legislative proposal to reform GMO decision-making to address Parliament's objections and lack of Member State support.¶
- Highlights that authorizing imports of herbicide-tolerant GM plants with banned herbicides like glufosinate is inconsistent with international commitments and unfair to EU farmers.¶