NGTs: new EU legal framework

Regulation (EU) 2026/1388 establishes a framework for plants produced using new genomic techniques (NGTs), dividing them into two categories. Category 1 NGT plants are treated similarly to natural plants, while Category 2 requires authorizations. Organic production prohibits the use of NGT plants. The regulation takes effect on July 16, 2026.

EU consultation on Precautionary Allergen Labeling (PAL)

🚨 The EU Commission signaled a willingness to 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 the precautionary allergen labeling (PAL), through a dedicated initiative on the "Have your say" platform.Link: https://lnkd.in/dMBSAvDzAs you can see, the public consultation is not open yet, and there is no draft attached. The Commission's adoption of an 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐐𝟒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕, but I … Continue reading EU consultation on Precautionary Allergen Labeling (PAL)