Joint statement on the deregulation of GMOs in Europe
More than two hundred organisations from across Europe and internationally have called on European countries to stop the deregulation of new GM plants. In a joint statement, the groups – which represent European farmers, the food sector and civil society – highlight the potential risks of new GMOs for human health and nature.
The action draws attention to the many unresolved issues that persist as Europe rushes to remove safeguards and protections over new GMOs. The concerns include patents, identification and detection methods, the price of seeds, seed diversity, coexistence, negative socioeconomic impacts and risk of further corporate control of the food chain.
GM Freeze’s Leonie Nimmo said:
“We are happy to join with international civil society calling for an end to this corporate-driven process to deregulate new GMOs in Europe. This threatens our seed heritage, biodiversity and a climate-resilient future for our food system. Deregulation will mean more concentration of power in our food systems. EU leaders must block deregulation of new GMOs to protect small & medium plant breeders & farmers – for everyone’s sake.”
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See also:
- New GMOs advance in Europe – 14th March 2025
- Anger tempered by relief at European GM vote; citizen action secures key wins – 9th February 2024
- European retailers call for freedom of choice – 30th September 2024
