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1、1 1The organic perspective on ensuring GM-free value chains:current experiences and future prospects8 October 2024dateONE VOICE FOR ORGANIC STAKEHOLDERS WHO WE REPRESENTIFOAM Organics Europe represents the entire organic food chain and beyondWe count almost 200 members in 34 European countriesBased

2、on the IFOAM principles of organic agriculture:Health,Ecology,Fairness&CareThe World of Organic Agriculture-Statistics and Emerging Trends 2024(fibl.org)Importance of Topic for Organic Organic Agriculture is based on a systemic approach of sustainability,considers the interaction between the plants

3、and their environments,and is a driver for agronomic innovation.Among its core principles and practices are the ban on use of synthetic pesticides,synthetic fertilisers and the exclusion of all GMOs(new and old GMOs).GM-free status legally defined in Article 11 of Organic Regulation EU 2018/848 Stro

4、ng commitment to upholding value chain integrity and consumer expectationsImportance of Topic for OrganicFor organic production as a whole including the production of organic varieties the following legal prohibition applies:Organic Sector is Clear and United Organic movement wants to remain GMO-fre

5、e,including from new GMOs derived from“New Genomic Techniques”(NGTs).International unity:1993 decision,re-asserted in 2017(Position Paper here).European unity re-affirmed in IFOAM EU Resolution 2023.Recent large-scale mobilization among European food industry Letter to EU agricultural ministers in S

6、eptember 2024 calling for rigorous labelling of NGTs in Europe 376 food businesses from 16 Member States Especially widespread support from organic companies Signatories include dm-drogerie market and Biocoop.Perspective of Organic Sector on EU Proposal on NGTs NGT Proposal is significant step back