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EFFAB welcomes ENVI Committee support for NGT compromise

03 February 2026

EFFAB welcomes the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee endorsement of the compromise text on the New Genomic Techniques (NGT) Regulation, marking an important step towards its formal adoption. The positive vote is seen as an encouraging development for Europe’s breeding sector and, in particular, for the future exploration of NGT applications in livestock breeding, with potential benefits for animal health, resilience and sustainability.

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In short:

EFFAB welcomes the ENVI Committee’s support for the NGT compromise as an encouraging step towards exploring the potential of these technologies for healthier, more resilient and sustainable livestock breeding in Europe.

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EFFAB