Euractiv.com Est. 1min 08-05-2023 (updated: 22-05-2023 ) Content-Type: Sponsored By Sponsored By An organization or individual has paid to be connected to this work but did not approve or review it. [SHUTTERSTOCK] Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Languages: DeutschPrint Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Gene editing – also referred to as new genomic techniques (NGTs) – describe a number of new scientific methods used to alter genomes with the aim of genetically engineering certain traits into plants, such as drought tolerance or pesticide resistance. The Commission’s long-awaited proposal – spearheaded by its health and food safety division, DG SANTE – on whether to loosen EU rules on new genetic techniques is expected in June 2023. But while DG SANTE has long hinted that it is in favour of deregulation, a number of question marks remain over the contentious technology, including its compatibility with the EU organics sector, patents, traceability and detection. In this Event Report, EURACTIV explores some of the tensions surrounding the technology ahead of the presentation of the proposal. Download PDF Organic farming and gene editing: Is coexistence possible? News | Agrifood 08-05-2023 Est. 5minThe coexistence of gene editing with organic production systems remains a point of contention within the European Commission. While proponents of the technology maintain the two can go hand in hand, the EU's organics sector warns coexistence requires robust traceability and liability mechanisms. MEP: EU must encourage ‘responsible’ use of new genetic techniques News | Agrifood 19-05-2023 Est. 4minThe EU must work towards regulation that enables the responsible use of new genomic techniques (NGTs) to innovate the farming sector while remaining centred around the precautionary principle, according to centre-right MEP Norbert Lins.
