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Don't bury the head in the sand when it comes to the risks!

Public activity started against deregulation of new genetic engineering (New GE)

13 October 2023 / Currently, all organisms obtained from genetic engineering (New GE) processes in the EU have to undergo risk assessment before they can be released, cultivated or marketed as food. However, strong pressure from the biotech lobby has resulted in the EU Commission wanting to abandon this basic principle in relation to plants obtained from New GE (also called new genomic techniques, NGT). Testbiotech is warning of the possible negative consequences for health, the environment, nature and the livelihoods of future generations.

Technology assessment is a must!

Additional focus of Testbiotech projects

21 September 2023 / The Testbiotech website provides new content in regard to technology assessment and the introduction of genetically engineered organisms into agriculture. Its main aim is to promote a better understanding of the systemic effects that genetic engineering can have on agriculture, breeding, health, the environment and nature.

Testbiotech warns about the far-reaching deregulation of New GE plants

Comprehensive analysis of the legislative proposal made by the EU Commission

31 August 2023 / Testbiotech has today published a comprehensive analysis of the EU Commission proposal for the future deregulation of plants obtained from new genetic engineering (New GE or NGT). This is part of an EU-wide consultation. Currently, all organisms derived from genetic engineering processes must undergo risk assessment before they can be released, cultivated or consumed as food. The Commission now wants to abandon this basic principle of EU legislation. Testbiotech, however, is warning against such far-reaching deregulation.

Risks of new genetic engineering: The testing methods are decisive

Research shows problems with proving unintended genetic changes

13 August 2023 / A new US study has reviewed findings on human and animal cells, and shows that CRISPR/Cas gene scissors frequently cause unintended genetic changes. The scientists emphasise that these changes often remain undiscovered with commonly used methods of detection, as these very often only examine either short or just selected gene segments, and are thus insufficient in many cases.