Dossier · Ordinary legislative procedure
Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625
- Reference
- 2023/0226(COD) Ordinary legislative procedure
- Where it stands
- Completed: published in the Official Journal on 26 June 2026 and now EU law.
- Stage
- Published as law
- Lead committee
- Environment, Climate and Food Safety ENVI
More facts (5)
- Rapporteur
- Jessica POLFJÄRD
- Shadow rapporteurs
- 7 members
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 17 Jun 2026
- Versions
- 7 versions
Where it stands
The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.
- 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
A proposed EU law. Parliament and the Council must agree on the same text: Parliament adopts its position, then negotiates with the Council.
People
Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.
- Lead committee
- Environment, Climate and Food Safety ENVI
- Rapporteur
- Jessica POLFJÄRD (EPP)
- Shadow rapporteurs
- Christophe CLERGEAU (S&D), MEP #58789 (Renew) former member, Silvia SARDONE (Patriots), Pietro FIOCCHI (ECR), Martin HÄUSLING (Greens), Pascal CANFIN (Renew), Anja HAZEKAMP (The Left)
Decisions in plenary, 1
Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.
| Date | Decision | Kind | Effect | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed | New laws | No final vote | Final vote— |
Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.
Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).
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Rejected 257–354–44
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Divided
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- For
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Rejected 269–355–33
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- For
- 17 Jun 2026 Amendment 32 to Article 10, paragraph 1
Rejected 264–372–25
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Divided
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- For
-
Rejected 258–376–29
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Divided
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- For
- 17 Jun 2026 Amendment 34, adding text after Article 11
Rejected 264–372–29
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Divided
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- For
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Rejected 262–369–29
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Divided
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- For
- 17 Jun 2026 Amendment 9 to Article 27, paragraph 1, point c
Rejected 257–353–45
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Divided
-
Rejected 280–343–40
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- For
- 17 Jun 2026 Amendment 37 to Annex II, after point 2
Rejected 205–425–24
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- For
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Rejected 209–433–19
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- For
- 17 Jun 2026 Amendment 27, adding text after Recital 15
Rejected 212–424–29
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Divided
- 17 Jun 2026 Amendment 19, adding text after Recital 18
Rejected 185–450–21
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Divided
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Rejected 258–370–25
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Divided
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Divided
- 17 Jun 2026 Amendment 1 to recital 34
Rejected 270–349–38
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- For
- 17 Jun 2026 Amendment 30, adding text after Recital 68
Rejected 261–365–30
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Divided
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Divided
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Versions, 7
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament17 Jun 2026
Adopted text TA10-0206/2026 TA-10-2026-0206
Adopted by Parliament24 Apr 2024
Adopted text TA9-0325/2024 TA-9-2024-0325
Adopted by Parliament7 Feb 2024
Adopted text TA9-0067/2024 TA-9-2024-0067
Tabled for plenary15 Jun 2026
Report A10-0175/2026 A-10-2026-0175
Tabled for plenary29 Jan 2024
Report A9-0014/2024 A-9-2024-0014
Committee draft9 Jun 2026
Draft report (ENVI) ENVI-PR-789924
Committee draft25 Oct 2023
Draft report (ENVI) ENVI-PR-754658
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0206/2026: 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 text TA9-0325/2024: 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 text TA9-0067/2024: 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.
- Report A10-0175/2026: 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.
- Report A9-0014/2024: 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.
- Draft report (ENVI): 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.
- Draft report (ENVI): 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)
What changed
Between consecutive versions of the text, newest pair first.
No overview of what changed between versions is available for this dossier. The “Compare” links under Versions show every change between two versions.
Timeline, 23
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Outcome 2 steps · 17 Jun 2026–26 Jun 2026
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 · 15 Jun 2026–17 Jun 2026
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 · 30 Apr 2026–15 Jun 2026
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 · 6 May 2025–28 Jan 2026
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 Apr 2024
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 Feb 2024
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 · 29 Jan 2024–7 Feb 2024
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 · 19 Oct 2023–24 Jan 2024
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.
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625 Report A10-0175/2026 17 Jun 2026
Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Official source
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2026). “Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625”. Dossier, 17 June 2026. procId 2023-0226, reference 2023/0226(COD). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2023-0226 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2023%2F0226(COD). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2023-0226 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2023-0226,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-06-17},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2023-0226}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2023-0226},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2023-0226, reference 2023/0226(COD). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2023\%2F0226(COD). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}