New genomic techniques: Council and Parliament strike deal to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of our food systems
On 4 December 2025, the Council has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a set of rules that establish a legal framework for new genomic techniques (NGTs).
The regulation aims to improve the competitiveness of the agrifood sector and ensure a level playing field for European operators, while boosting food security and reducing external dependencies. The regulation ensures robust protection for human and animal health, as well as the environment, while contributing to EU sustainability goals.
The provisional agreement guarantees a simplified process for NGT plants equivalent to conventional plants and addresses concerns regarding intellectual property and access to seeds.
See also: Interview with Irene Sacristán Sánchez, Head of Unit of the Biotechnology unit at DG SANTE
Siehe auch: foodingredientsfirst.com