Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3) of the Rules of Procedure to the draft Commission Implementing Decision renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

Reference: B10-0109/2026

Date: 11.02.2026

environmental risk prevention consumer information cotton precautionary principle genetically modified organism herbicide animal feedingstuffs food safety human nutrition health legislation
Overall Result
463
164
92
463 For
164 Against
21 Abstention
92 Did not vote
The renewal of authorization for genetically modified cotton GHB614×LLCotton25, resistant to herbicides like glyphosate and glufosinate, is under scrutiny due to concerns over long-term health and environmental risks. Risk assessments have not adequately addressed cumulative effects or pesticide residues in food and feed. Increased use of complementary herbicides may harm biodiversity and soil health, contradicting EU pesticide reduction commitments. The European Parliament opposes the Commission’s proposal, citing a lack of scientific certainty and democratic support. A reform of the GMO approval process is demanded to align with precautionary principles.
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