New Genomic Techniques and its role in the EU

Dé Máirt 16 Samhain 2021 10:30 12:00
Europa Experience - David Sassoli Piazza Venezia 6c (Roma)
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Members of the European Parliament Jessica Polfjärd (SE-EPP) and Erik Bergkvist (SE-S&D)

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