A tale of two gene-editing rules
Europe has relaxed its gene-editing rules after years of debate but kept strict checks on herbicide-tolerant crops. India eased its rules too but dropped an early warning about the trait, even as…
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Text adopted - Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP 202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9 - P10_TA(2026)0265 - Wednesday, 8 July 2026 - Strasbourg
European Parliament resolution of 8 July 2026 on the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1443 of 29 June 2026 authorising the placing

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