Adopted text
Genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603
TA-10-2024-0038 · P10_TA(2024)0038 · PE763.279
- Adopted in plenary on · Adopted 474–171–13 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2024/2836
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Parliament objects to Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2628 renewing authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.¶¶ It calls on the Commission to repeal the decision, not authorise herbicide-tolerant GM crops, and align standards with trading partners.¶¶¶
Key points
- Considers the Implementing Decision exceeds implementing powers under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.¶
- Finds the decision incompatible with the aim of ensuring a high level of protection of human and animal health and the environment.¶
- Calls on the Commission to ensure convergence of standards with partners in free trade agreement negotiations.¶
- Calls on the Commission to repeal the 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 herbicide-tolerant GM plants is incoherent with EU commitments under UN SDGs and UN CBD, including Kunming-Montreal Framework.¶
- Welcomes Commission's 2020 recognition of sustainability but expresses disappointment at continued authorisations despite objections.¶
- Urges the Commission to take into account international obligations and provide explanatory memoranda showing 'do no harm'.¶