The objections put forward in the European Parliament’s Environment Committee calls into question science-based regulation. These products have already received a positive opinion from the European Food Safety Authority following rigorous scientific assessment. These objections contradict and undermine the EU’s primary scientific body for food safety, whose expertise and thorough evaluations are vital for maintaining the integrity of our food supply chain.
The EU greatly benefits from these imports, particularly as they serve as a key source of protein for animal feed, which is essential to supporting the competitiveness of the EU livestock sector.
Now, more than ever, it is crucial to establish an efficient and predictable authorisation process for the import of genetically modified crops to ensure the continued growth and sustainability of the EU’s agricultural and food sectors.