AreaEuropean Union

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommoditySoybeans

Date01/01/2021

Policy CategoryOther

Policy InstrumentSeed & GMO policies

DescriptionApproved two new GM soybean varieties for importation and processing into food and feed within the EU, but not for cultivation.

NotesEUROPEAN UNION – GMO policy: In January, the European Commission approved two new GM soybean varieties for importation and processing into food and feed within the EU, but not for cultivation. The authorizations are valid for 10 years.