European Parliament gives final approval to new genomic techniques framework

(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 25 - The European Parliament has given its final approval to the future regulatory framework on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). Meeting in Strasbourg, MEPs endorsed the political agreement reached with EU member states last December, rejecting all amendments tabled by the S&D, Greens and Left groups aimed at reopening the text. The new framework will distinguish between Category 1 NGT plants — considered equivalent to conventional plants — which will be exempt from current G...

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