European Parliament Releases Draft Report on the Proposal for the Regulation of Plants Obtained from New Genomic Techniques
NGTs include a variety of gene editing techniques leading to genetic changes classed as targeted mutagenesis and cisgenesis.
- NGTs include a variety of gene editing techniques leading to genetic changes classed as targeted mutagenesis and cisgenesis.
- The proposal describes a category of NGTs producing modifications that could be obtained in nature or by conventional breeding.
- The draft report recognizes the Commission proposal as a solid starting point and recommends further improvements to ensure the best possible usage of the techniques in the EU.
- Source: Draft Report from European Parliament ENVI Committee Rapporteur can be found here via the following link: