The European Parliament is expected to approve the new EU regulations on new genetic engineering (NGT) in plant breeding on Wednesday. Since EU member states have already endorsed the compromise, this would be the final step before the regulations come into force. Observers believe Parliament is likely to approve them, although uncertainties remain. A large number of amendments are expected. While skeptics of genetic engineering oppose the relax…
The European Parliament is expected to approve the new EU regulations on new genetic engineering (NGT) in plant breeding on Wednesday. Since EU member states have already endorsed the compromise, this would be the final step before the regulations come into force. Observers believe Parliament is likely to approve them, although uncertainties remain. A large number of amendments are expected. While skeptics of genetic engineering oppose the relax…