“It is urgent to have clear and appropriate regulations for new genomic techniques (NGTs). NGTs offer revolutionary potential in agriculture and scientific research. These technologies promise to improve crop resilience. Without adequate regulation, such technologies could be used irresponsibly or could cause unintended consequences. The EU therefore finds itself at a crossroads. Current regulations, conceived before these innovations, are inadequate to address the challenges and opportunities offered by NGTs. It is essential that the EU adopts a regulatory framework that is scientifically informed, ethically responsible, oriented towards promoting competition through a global standard resulting from international cooperation”, Pietro Paganini, President of Competere.eu, analyst, economic and (geo)political communicator, stated after today’s vote in the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee (ENVI) at the European Parliament.

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WHAT ARE NEW GENOMIC TECHNIQUES (NGTs)? 

New genomic techniques (NGTs) are innovative tools that can play a crucial role in increasing the sustainability and resilience of the food system, supporting the goals of the European Green Deal and the “From Farm to Fork” strategy. These techniques allow for the precise and efficient development of improved plant varieties resilient to climate change and resistant to harmful organisms, requiring fewer fertilizers and pesticides or ensuring higher yields.

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