Plants edited with "new genomic techniques" (such as CRISPR) would be split into two categories. Category 1: up to 20 genetic modifications of types that could occur naturally or through conventional breeding — treated like conventional plants: no GMO risk assessment, no traceability obligations, no
Consultation open — plain-language analysis publishing shortly; the file is already on the radar.
LIBE committee vote expected Sep 2026 — plain-language analysis publishing shortly; the file is already on the radar.
Plenary vote expected Oct 2026 — plain-language analysis publishing shortly; the file is already on the radar.
Council working party ongoing — plain-language analysis publishing shortly; the file is already on the radar.