Background

FoodDrinkEurope position: New Genomic Techniques

Published: 02/11/2023

Protecting the availability of plant varieties and innovating with New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) will bolster the resilience and security of our food supply chain.

In this paper, FoodDrinkEurope provides our key recommendations on a framework for plants and products obtained from NGTs.

KEY MESSAGES

Any framework on NGTs should:

  • Be a beacon of innovation for Europe’s food future
  • Bolster Europe’s food supply and food security
  • Be coherent with any existing and future legislation
  • Align with similar regulatory practices around the world