27 EU Agri-food Value Chain Partners Sign Joint Position Paper on NGT Traceability and Labelling
May 7, 2025| |
A new Joint Position Paper on NGT Traceability and Labeling in the EU was signed and released by 27 agri-food value chain partners on April 29, 2025. The joint position paper represents millions of farmers and thousands of agri-food businesses.
The partners ask EU policymakers to support the Commission and Council proposal that allows freedom of choice for breeders, farmers, supply chain operators, and consumers in relation to the use of plants and food, feed, and non-food products obtained by NGTs. They reject mandatory traceability and labeling due to potential costs, enforcement issues, and trade disruptions. Instead, they emphasize the importance of increasing public understanding of NGTs and their potential benefits to create an informed and engaged consumer base.
For more details, read the news release from Euroseeds. The position paper is available here.
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