Biotechnologies: Commission welcomes final agreement on rules for plants obtained by new genomic techniques in plants
The Commission welcomes the agreement of 17/06/2026 by the European Parliament on plants obtained by new genomic techniques (NGTs), which marks the final step in the adoption of new legislation proposed by the Commission in 2023
These new rules will improve the ability of Europe’s plant breeding, farming and food sectors to compete globally. They will also help in tackling growing challenges for plant health, such climate change or new pests and diseases.
The agreed legislation reflects the latest scientific developments and is aligned to the approach taken by many of the EU’s trading partners. It will allow better market access for SMEs and help with the development of new plant varieties tailored to European needs, while upholding the European high safety standards.
European Commission - Newsroom (17/06/2026)
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