Save Our Seeds was founded in 2002 as the Berlin office of the Foundation on Future Farming. Since then, we have been campaigning for responsible regulation of genetic engineering. We work for agroecological and organic innovation in European and global agriculture.
NEWS
Final negotiations start on GMO deregulation
On 6 May, final negotiations will begin on the deregulation of plants engineered using new genetic modification (GM) techniques, such as CRISPR/Cas. During so-called trilogue talks, the European Parliament, Council of Ministers and European Commission will finalise an agreed version of the proposed Regulation on plants obtained through "new genomic techniques" (NGT).
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GMO deregulation may breach international law
Proposals to relax EU GMO laws could violate international law, according to a new legal opinion. The planned EU law on "new genomic techniques" (NGT) may be incompatible with the Biosafety Protocol of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.
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60,000 call for the CSU to take a clear stance on GMOs
More than 60,000 citizens have taken part in a postcard campaign organised by Bavarian organic farming and environmental organisations against the deregulation of plants engineered with so-called ‘new genomic techniques’ (NGT). The ‘No free flight for GMOs’ campaign called for mandatory labelling, traceability and risk assessment for NGT plants.
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PUBLICATIONS
Big Ag prevails as EU ministers surrender to pressure
Brussels, 14 March 2025 – The Council of Ministers today reached an agreement on a position regarding the deregulation of genetically modified (GM) plants. In the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER), the Polish EU Presidency managed to secure a narrow majority for its proposal of 19 February.
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Joint statement on the deregulation of new GMOs
Deregulating new GMOs will cause problems for farmers and breeders. These problems include biopiracy, increased risk of lawsuits against farmers and breeders, administrative burden due to legal uncertainty, increased production costs, risk of losing their business, reduced seed variety and increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
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Convergence of generative AI and genetic engineering raises new concerns
Berlin and Brussels, 23 January 2025 – A new report released today by Save Our Seeds highlights the increasing use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the development of genetically modified (GM) plants, raising significant new concerns about their safety.
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