Plants

EFSA published a new opinion on genetically modified oilseed rape Brassica juncea RF3 for food and feed uses on 4 August. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion for a 1 month period.

EFSA published a new opinion on genetically modified soybean DAS-44406-6 × FG72 for food and feed uses on 29 July. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion for 1 month.

The Commission publishes an implementation strategy of Regulation (EU) 2026/1388 on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their products. The strategy outlines the planned activities and indicative milestones at EU and Member State level ahead of the application of the new rules in J

EFSA published a new opinion on the renewal of genetically modified soybean FG72 for food and feed uses on 3 July 2026. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion for 1 month.

The Commission welcomes the agreement by the European Parliament on plants obtained by new genomic techniques (NGTs), which marks the final step in the adoption of new legislation proposed by the Commission in 2023.

The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached last night by the Council of the EU and the European Parliament on the revision and simplification of EU rules for plant reproductive material (PRM).

Significant Advances in EU Plant Health Emergency Preparedness, but Concerns remain, says New Report

On the occasion of The International Day of Plant Health (IDPH), the 2026 edition of the Plant Health for Life campaign is launched – the final year of this multiannual initiative promoting awareness and shared responsibility for plant health.