The joint position paper undersigned by 23 association is outlining expectations towards traceability and labelling for conventional like category 1 plants
We support the Commission and Council proposal that allow freedom of choice for breeders, farmers, supply chain operators and consumers in relation to the use of plants and food, feed and non-food products obtained by NGTs.
We reject any further mandatory traceability and labelling requirements for conventional-like NGT products. This will ensure the consistency of the legislative proposal by clearly differentiating conventional-like NGT plants and products (Category 1) from GMOs. Acting otherwise would create unjustified costs, discriminatory, disproportionate, enforcement challenges and trade-disruptive traceability and labelling systems.
We want to work towards increasing the public understanding of NGTs and their potential benefits and risks to foster an informed and engaged consumer base that supports responsible innovation
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