Deria duties for genetic engineering products: new regulations and traceability

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Again and again new technological developments ensure discussions and adjustments in the legal regulations. A current press release from Freiburg dated January 24, 2024 addresses the introduction of diligent duties for genetic engineering products. According to the notification, products that are produced using methods of new genetic engineering are challenging for traceability in some cases. The eco-institute and the Austrian Federal Environment Agency have examined which meaningful approaches exist and how they could be implemented.

For Berlin citizens, this could have an impact on their food and other products. With the introduction of duties for genetic engineering products, companies could legally be obliged to prove the origin and ingredients of imported agricultural raw materials. This in turn could have an impact on the trade and availability of certain products in Berlin.

In a recent study by the eco-institute, the need to expand existing databases is also emphasized in order to identify risks more easily. This information would enable importers of agricultural products to carry out non-analytical risk reviews.

The introduction of diligence for genetic engineering products could therefore have far -reaching effects on the supply chains and thus on the availability and traceability of products in Berlin. Companies that are based in Berlin or import products into the city could be affected by the possible legal adjustments.

In order to understand the current developments in the food and agricultural industry, it is important to have an overview of the spread and application of genetically modified organisms. A compilation of relevant information in an international database could be of great importance for Berlin companies to ensure the required detection and traceability of products.

The possible adjustments in the EU regulations for the labeling and traceability of genetically modified products could therefore have an impact on companies and consumers locally in Berlin. It remains to be seen how the proposals discussed will ultimately be implemented and which concrete changes will be connected to the Berlin population.

As an attachment there is a table with details on the prescription for deforestation -free products to offer additional information that could be relevant in connection with the topic.

| Ordinance for Deliberate Products |
| —————————————— |
| Regulation to reduce the effects on deforestation and forest protection in the import of certain goods according to Germany |
| Restriction of the import of products that contribute to the deforestation of forests |
| Objective to promote the sustainable production and marketing of goods from forests |

It becomes clear that the introduction of diligence for genetic engineering products with other existing regulations and regulations, such as the regulation for defense -free products, are related and must be considered in their entirety in order to receive a comprehensive overview of current developments.


Source: Öko-institut e.V. / OTS