European laboratories join forces to call for detection methods for all new GMOs On 27 June, 12 laboratories across Europe came together to write an open letter to EU policy makers, ahead of the just-cancelled round of trilogue negotiations on the legislation to determine the regulation of New GMOs (NGTs/new genomic techniques) – which were due to start on 30 June. Initiated by Spanish lab and ENGA (an organisation that advocates for the European non-GMO food and feed industry sectors) member Imegen Agro the letter urges lawmakers to ensure the future NGT legislation requires that laboratories get detection methods, reference material and data on the genetic modification and its location for category 1 NGT plants. GMWatch Terrana Biosciences wants to unleash RNA-based pesticides Flagship Pioneering – the US company behind RNA-based vaccine maker Moderna – has unveiled Terrana Biosciences, a company intending to market RNA-based alternatives to chemical pesticides. [GMW: The problem with RNA-based pesticides and other products is that they utilise a gene silencing technology that might silence the genes of non-target organisms, including humans. See these papers on the risks of RNA-based technologies.] AgTechNavigatorGlyphosate: A groundbreaking global study on the controversial weedkiller (webinar recording available online) For those who didn't make it to hear today's webinar with Prof Michael Antoniou discussing the Ramazzini Institute-led Global Glyphosate Study, which provides strong evidence for the cancer-causing nature of glyphosate-based herbicides, the recording is now online. PAN UK We hope you’ve found this newsletter interesting. It was made possible by GMWatch supporters. To become one, please support our work with a one-off or regular donation. Thank you!
