BRUSSELS : The European Commission proposed a revision of its rules on genetically modified organisms on Wednesday to provide some loosening of restrictions for plants resulting from newer gene-editing technology.
The EU executive launched a review in 2021 after concluding that GMO legislation from 2001 was"not fit for purpose". The Commission said its proposal covered targeted mutagenesis and cisgenesis, involving either mutations within the same plant species or with genetic material from a donor that could be conventionally bred with the recipient organism.
The proposal needs approval from the European Parliament and EU governments to enter law and may be revised.
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