Where the law stands, Dossier 2023/0226(COD)
Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed
Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625
Ordinary legislative procedure (COD): Parliament and the Council decide together as equals. · Second reading
A proposed EU law. Parliament and the Council must agree on the same text: Parliament adopts its position, then negotiates with the Council.
Where it stands
Published as law
Completed: published in the Official Journal on 26 June 2026 and now EU law.
- Referred to committee(done) 30 April 2026
- Committee work(done) Report adopted 15 June 2026
- Tabled for plenary(done) 15 June 2026
- Plenary vote(done) Voted 17 June 2026
- Negotiations with the Council(done) Deal approved in committee 28 January 2026
- Published as law(done) 26 June 2026
Decided in plenary
17 June 2026 · decision 1
Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law
Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed
No single final vote: only amendments or parts of the text were voted on.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Environment, Climate and Food Safety
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Jessica Polfjärd (EPP)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- Christophe Clergeau (S&D), Mep #58789 (Renew), Silvia Sardone (Patriots), Pietro Fiocchi (ECR), Martin Häusling (Greens), Pascal Canfin (Renew), Anja Hazekamp (The Left)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 17 Jun 2026
AI summary:Parliament approves the Council position on a regulation for plants from certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, concluding the legislative process.
Adopted by Parliament· 24 Apr 2024
AI summary:Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation on plants from new genomic techniques (NGTs) sets rules for their release and marketing, distinguishing category 1 (equivalent to conventional) and category 2 (subject to GMO rules).
Adopted by Parliament· 7 Feb 2024
AI summary:Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques (NGTs) and their food and feed lays down rules for their release and marketing, ensuring a high level of protection for health and the environment.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Jun 2026
AI summary:Parliament approves the Council position at first reading on a regulation on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
Tabled for plenary· 29 Jan 2024
AI summary:Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques (NGTs) and their food and feed, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
Committee draft· 9 Jun 2026
AI summary:This draft report recommends that Parliament approve the Council position on a regulation for plants from certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
Committee draft· 25 Oct 2023
AI summary:This draft report proposes amendments to the Commission's proposed regulation on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques (NGTs) and their food and feed. It aims to clarify rules for category 1 NGT plants, allow their use in organic farming, and remove seed bag labelling requirements.
Committee opinions: Opinion (AGRI)
Timeline
Newest first.
Outcome 2 steps
26 June 2026
Published in the Official Journal
The act is now EU law.
17 June 2026
Signed by the Presidents of Parliament and the Council
The last step before the act is published in the Official Journal.
Plenary stage 2 steps
17 June 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 17 Jun 2026 Adopted text TA10-0206/2026Report A10-0175/2026
15 June 2026
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 4 steps
15 June 2026
Committee vote: report adopted
ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
9 June 2026
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
22 May 2026
Amendments tabled in committee
Members of ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety) proposed changes to the draft.
30 April 2026
Referred to the ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety) committee
The lead committee prepares Parliament’s report.
Negotiations with the Council 5 steps
28 January 2026
Committee approved the deal reached with the Council
The provisional agreement from the trilogues goes to the whole Parliament for a vote.
3 December 2025
Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
13 November 2025
Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
14 October 2025
Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
6 May 2025
Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
Plenary stage 1 step
24 April 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 24 Apr 2024 Adopted text TA9-0325/2024Report A9-0014/2024
Negotiations with the Council 1 step
7 February 2024
Parliament opened negotiations with the Council
After its vote Parliament sent the file back to committee, so that its negotiators can seek a compromise text with the Council (in “trilogues”).
Plenary stage 3 steps
7 February 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 7 Feb 2024 Adopted text TA9-0067/2024Report A9-0014/2024
6 February 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 6 Feb 2024 Council / Commission text C9-0238/2023Report A9-0014/2024
29 January 2024
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 5 steps
24 January 2024
Committee vote: report adopted
ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
11 December 2023
AGRI (Agriculture and Rural Development) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
19 November 2023
Amendments tabled in committee (4 batches)
Members of ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety) proposed changes to the draft.
Amendments in committee (ENVI)Amendments in committee (ENVI)Amendments in committee (ENVI)Amendments in committee (ENVI)
25 October 2023
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
19 October 2023
Referred to the ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety) committee
The lead committee prepares Parliament’s report.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2023/0226(COD)