VIB welcomes Europe’s new NGT legislation

The European Parliament today approved the new regulations on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). “An important milestone for innovation in agriculture and plant science in Europe,” says Jérôme Van Biervliet, Managing Director of VIB. “This confirms that Europe is opting for a future in which science and innovation will effectively contribute to sustainability and food security.” VIB actively contributed for years to the development of the new European rules.