Genetically modified soybean MON 94637

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Parliament objects to the Commission's draft decision authorising genetically modified soybean MON 94637, citing incomplete risk assessment and lack of Member State support.¶¶¶ It calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision, not authorise the soybean, and propose a reform of the GMO decision-making procedure.¶¶¶

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 inconsistent with Union law, as it is incompatible with the aim of ensuring a high level of protection of human life and health, animal health and welfare, and environmental and consumer interests.¶
Considers that the risk assessment remains incomplete, particularly regarding molecular characterisation, toxicological assessment and environmental risk assessment.¶
Calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft implementing decision.¶
Calls on the Commission not to authorise the GM soybean 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 GMO decision-making procedure to respond to Parliament's objections and lack of qualified majority support among Member States.¶
Highlights that authorising import of GM plants tolerant to herbicides banned in the Union is incoherent with international commitments and creates an uneven playing field for Union farmers.¶

Who is affected

The Commission, which is called on to withdraw the draft decision and not authorise the GM soybean.¶¶
Union farmers, who would face an uneven playing field if the soybean is authorised.¶

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