On the draft Commission Implementing decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council
B-10-2026-0336
Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety · Rapporteur: Biljana Borzan, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Martin Häusling, Anja Hazekamp
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- Full procedure 2026/2746
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Parliament objects to the draft Commission decision authorising imports of genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.¶¶ It calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision and not to authorise imports of herbicide-tolerant GM crops due to increased herbicide use and risks.¶¶ It urges the Commission to respect international obligations and Parliament's position on authorising GMOs only with qualified majority support.¶¶
Key points
- Considers the draft decision exceeds implementing powers under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.¶
- Finds the draft decision inconsistent with EU law, failing to ensure high protection of health, environment, and consumer interests.¶
- Calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft implementing decision.¶
- Calls on the Commission not to authorise imports of herbicide-tolerant GM crops due to increased risks to biodiversity, food safety, and workers' health.¶
- Welcomes the Commission's 2020 recognition of sustainability but expresses disappointment at continued authorisations despite objections.¶
- Urges the Commission to take into account EU obligations under international agreements and to explain how draft acts uphold 'do no harm'.¶
- Insists the Commission respect Parliament's position that GMOs should not be authorised without a qualified majority of Member States, and calls on the Council to adopt a general approach.¶
Who is affected
- The Commission, which is called on to withdraw the draft decision and refrain from authorising herbicide-tolerant GM crop imports.¶¶
- The Council, urged to proceed with work on amending Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.¶
- EU farmers, who would face competitive disadvantage from imports not complying with EU standards.¶
Legal basis: Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶