Options for Regulating New Genomic Techniques for Plants in the European Union

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Purnhagen, Kai ; Ambrogio, Yasmine ; Bartsch, Detlef ; Eriksson, Dennis ; Jorasch, Petra ; Kahrmann, Jens ; Kardung, Maximilian ; Molitorisová, Alexandra ; Monaco, Alessandro ; Nanda, Amrit ; Romeis, Jörg ; Rostoks, Nils ; Unkel, Katharina ; Schneider, Xenia:
Options for Regulating New Genomic Techniques for Plants in the European Union.
In: Nature Plants. Bd. 9 (2023) . - S. 1958-1961.
ISSN 2055-0278
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41477-023-01570-2

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Abstract

Which option for regulating plants derived from new genomic techniques (NGTs) in European Union law is feasible and justifiable scientifically? The European Commission (EC) has proposed a new regulation on plants obtained by specific NGTs, which is now subject to discussion in the legislative process. From the perspective of the EC’s envisaged legal reforms of EU law towards the integration of greater sustainability, we conclude that the option focusing on plant traits delivering sustainability benefits should be chosen, which is most fitting to facilitate a contribution to climate action, the transition towards climate neutrality, and promptly integrate sustainability into all food-related policies. To assist the decision-making in the legislative process, we outline six regulatory options resulting from regulatory research involving interdisciplinary teams.