New Genomic Techniques and its role in the EU
Hosted by Members of the European Parliament Jessica Polfjärd (SE-EPP) and Erik Bergkvist (SE-S&D), this webinar will discuss the study published by the European Commission in April stating that the current regulatory framework for New Genomic Techniques is not fit for purpose. The discussion will also focus on the study's subsequent inception impact assessment.
Welcome to join us for an in-depth discussion on future regulatory options.
Programme
10.30 Opening statements by MEP Polfjärd and MEP Bergkvist
10.40 What is NGT and how is it regulated?
Stefan Jansson - Umeå University
11.10 EU Commission says current framework is not fit for purpose - what is the next step?
Irene Sacristán, EU Commission - Health and Food Safety
11.40 Q/A
11.50 Closing statements
