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EM on EU Regulation 2026/1388 on certain new genomic techniques

The government's summary of a Regulation as regards plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their products, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Baroness Hayman of Ullock
• Published: 17 August 2026

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EM on EU Regulation 2026/1388 on certain new genomic techniques

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This explanatory memorandum is about a Regulation (EU) 2026/1388 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2026 on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their products, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625.

It was submitted by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, Minister for Biosecurity, Borders and Animals, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Published 17 August 2026