Genetically modified maize NK603
TA-10-2025-0327 · P10_TA(2025)0327 · PE779.397
- Adopted in plenary on · Adopted 479–173–8 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2025/2958
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Parliament opposes the renewal of authorisation for genetically modified maize NK603, considering the draft Commission decision exceeds implementing powers and is incompatible with EU law.¶¶ It calls on the Commission to withdraw the decision, not renew the authorisation, and propose a legislative reform of GMO decision-making.¶¶¶ It also highlights inconsistency with international commitments and unfair competition for EU farmers.¶
Key points
- Considers the draft Commission implementing decision exceeds implementing powers under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.¶
- Finds the decision incompatible with EU law, failing to ensure high protection of human, animal, and environmental health.¶
- Calls on the Commission to withdraw its implementing decision.¶
- Calls on the Commission not to renew authorisation due to insufficient evidence on long-term impacts on biodiversity, food safety, farmers' livelihoods, and animal health.¶
- Calls for a legislative proposal to reform GMO decision-making procedures, responding to Parliament's objections and lack of qualified majority support.¶
- Highlights that authorising imports of herbicide-tolerant GM plants with herbicides banned in the EU is inconsistent with international commitments and creates an uneven playing field for EU farmers.¶
Who is affected
Legal basis: Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶