Regulation on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize DP-915635-4, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

What changes

• The European Parliament calls on the Commission to repeal the decision authorising the placing on the market of genetically modified maize DP915635.
• 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 the Implementing Decision inconsistent with Union law, as it may not ensure a high level of protection for human health, animal health, welfare, and the environment.
• 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.
• Increased reliance on complementary herbicides due to herbicide-tolerant GM crops can accelerate the emergence of resistant weeds, leading to a 'vicious circle' of increased herbicide use.

Limitations

• The document is a resolution from the European Parliament and does not contain the full text of the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1822 or the EFSA scientific opinion, limiting the ability to analyze the specific technical details of the authorisation process.
• The document does not provide specific data on the quantities of genetically modified maize DP915635 that may be placed on the market, preventing a quantitative impact assessment.
• The document does not detail the specific agricultural practices associated with the cultivation of this GM maize, limiting the analysis of potential impacts on soil health and biodiversity beyond general statements.