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This procedure concerns the right of EU Member States to limit or ban the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food and animal feed within their own borders. It aims to balance the EU's single market rules with the ability of national governments to implement stricter safety or environmental precautions.

This affects food producers, farmers, and importers of agricultural products. It may lead to different rules for GMO labeling and usage across different EU countries, impacting how genetically modified products are traded and sold to consumers.