In the summer months, genomic techniques have been the centre of some quite debates: amongst others, the US Department of Agriculture proposed to exempt some gene edited plant varieties from the biotechnology law; a study has analysed how these technologies are perceived by the public, concluding that the purpose for which are used plays an […]
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GROWTH - 8 October 2021
NEW GENOMIC TECHNIQUES: COMMISSION OPENS PUBLIC CONSULTATION
In September the European Commission opened for public consultation asking for stakeholders their opinion on the legislative initiative to update the curent legal framework on the matter of New Genomic Techniques, following the study published in April 2021. At the same time, a letter signed by 50+ organisations addressed to the Commission opposed its opening to these technologies, arguing that with this action, the Commission would put into danger the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
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Written by Farm Europe