Regulation on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 x 59122 and eight sub-combinations, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This resolution expresses the European Parliament's objection to the European Commission's decision to renew the authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 and its sub-combinations. The Parliament believes the decision exceeds the Commission's powers and is inconsistent with EU law. The affected parties include farmers, consumers, and the environment. The resolution raises concerns about the increased use of herbicides associated with herbicide-tolerant GM crops, potential negative impacts on biodiversity, soil and water quality, and increased exposure to herbicide residues. The Parliament highlights that the renewed authorisation is inconsistent with the EU's international commitments, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Kunming-Montreal Framework, which aim to reduce pesticide risks. It also points to concerns regarding the safety assessment of Bt toxins and their potential interaction with herbicide residues. The resolution calls on the Commission to repeal the decision and submit a new draft, and to ensure that hazardous chemicals banned in the EU are not produced for export. It also urges the Commission to consider the EU's international obligations and the 'do no harm' principle in future authorisation decisions.
Analysis
The European Parliament is considering a Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2629 that renews the authorisation for placing genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 and its sub-combinations on the market.
What changes
- The European Parliament calls on the Commission to repeal Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2629 and submit a new draft for consideration.
- The Parliament calls on the Commission not to authorise herbicide-tolerant GM crops due to increased risks to biodiversity, food safety, and workers' health from herbicide use.
- The Parliament urges the Commission to ensure convergence of standards between the Union and its partners in free trade agreement negotiations to meet Union safety standards.
Expected impact
- The Parliament considers that the Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2629 exceeds the implementing powers provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.
- The Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2629 is considered inconsistent with Union law, specifically the aim of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 to ensure a high level of protection for health, welfare, environment, and consumers.
- Authorising GM plants tolerant to herbicides banned in the Union, like glufosinate, is considered incoherent with Union's international commitments under UN SDGs and the Kunming-Montreal Framework.
Limitations
- The document is a resolution of the European Parliament and does not contain the full text of the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2629 or the EFSA scientific opinion, limiting a detailed analysis of the specific scientific assessments.
- The document does not provide specific details on the 'eight of its sub-combinations' of the GM maize, beyond the main designation.
- The document does not detail the specific 'adverse effects' or 'potential interactions' that are considered outside the remit of the EFSA GMO Panel, only that they are not undertaken as part of the risk assessment.
Shadow Rapporteurs
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