EU Advances Legislative Process for New Genomic Techniques Toward Final Adoption

The European Union's path toward a modernized regulatory framework for New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) is now in its final stages. In December 2025, the European Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a comprehensive regulatory framework for NGTs, marking a significant modernization of the EU's agrifood rules. On January 28, 2026, the European Parliament's Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI Committee) approved the trilogue compromise by a strong majority (47-31) vote. It formally approved the agreement, indicating that the legislation will soon be fully implemented throughout the EU.

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