Genetically modified cotton T304-40
TA-10-2026-0044 · P10_TA(2026)0044 · PE782.164
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Parliament's resolution objects to the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified cotton T304-40, considering it exceeds implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law.¶¶ It calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision, not renew the authorisation due to insufficient evidence on long-term impacts, and to propose a legislative reform of the GMO decision-making procedure.¶¶¶ It also highlights that authorising imports of GM plants tolerant to herbicides banned in the EU, like glufosinate, is inconsistent with international commitments and creates an uneven playing field for EU farmers.¶
Key points
- Considers that the draft Commission implementing decision exceeds the implementing powers provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.¶
- Considers that the draft decision is incompatible with the aim of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 to ensure a high level of protection of human life and health, animal health and welfare, and environmental and consumer interests.¶
- Calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft implementing decision.¶
- Calls on the Commission not to renew the authorisation of the GM cotton due to lack of sufficient 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 the decision-making procedure on GMOs to respond to Parliament's objections and lack of qualified majority support among Member States.¶
- Highlights that authorising imports of GM plants tolerant to herbicides banned in the Union, such as glufosinate, is inconsistent with international commitments and creates an uneven playing field for Union farmers.¶