Adopted text
Genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25
TA-10-2026-0043 · P10_TA(2026)0043 · PE782.197
- Adopted in plenary on · Adopted 463–164–21 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2026/2519
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Parliament objects to the Commission's draft decision renewing authorisation for genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25, citing risks to health and environment from herbicide tolerance.¶¶ It calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision, not renew authorisation, and to propose reforming GMO decision-making procedures.¶¶¶
Key points
- Considers the draft decision exceeds implementing powers under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and is incompatible with its aim of ensuring high protection of health and environment.¶¶
- Calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft 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, in line with the One Health approach.¶
- Calls on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal to reform GMO decision-making to address Parliament's objections and lack of qualified majority support.¶
- Highlights that authorising import of GM plants tolerant to herbicides banned in the Union, like glufosinate, is inconsistent with international commitments and creates an uneven playing field for Union farmers.¶