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Consumers: Retailers should clearly label products "Without New Genetic Engineering"

From in mid-2028, the statutory labelling requirement will no longer apply to the majority of products produced using New Genetic Engineering (NGT). A…

VLOG meets with SPD MPs for an exchange in the Bundestag

The Association Food without Genetic Engineering (VLOG) held consultations with SPD MPs Isabel Mackensen-Geis and David Mandrella on the future of…

Enterprises, associations, and a Member State take legal action against the EU deregulation of NGT

An alliance of organisations from the agricultural and food sectors is seeking to block the EU Regulation on New Genetic Engineering (NGT Regulation)…

South Korea extends mandatory labelling of Genetic Engineering

South Korea is gradually extending the mandatory labelling requirements for genetically modified foods. Until now, sauces, pastes, sugar, cooking oils…

Court bans overly general environmental advertising claim

The Deutsche Umweltilfe (DUH), a nonprofit environmental and consumer-protection organisation, has successfully taken legal action against the…

Green diamond makes "Without New Genetic Engineering" clearly recognisable too

84 percent of consumers consider the well-known green "Ohne GenTechnik" (Non-GMO) seal to be a good way of recognising that their food is produced…

Legal opinion: Existing protective measures also apply to New Genetic Engineering

In June 2026, the European Parliament significantly diluted the EU rules on New Genetic Engineering (NGT) in fields and on plates. Nevertheless, a new…

EU deregulation: Organic seeds as a solution for "Ohne Gentechnik“

Following the EU’s decision to deregulate New Genetic Engineering (NGT), organic seeds and planting material are likely to become increasingly…

Slovakia considers legal action against EU deregulation of genetic engineering

Slovakia is considering filing a lawsuit with the European Court of Justice (ECJ) against the EU Regulation on New Genetic Engineering (NGT), which…

Prof Dr Holger Buxel is presenting his market research findings at the Non-GMO Summit in Frankfurt. Photo by Nina Werth

Market research: Consumers want clear labelling even for “New Genetic Engineering“ in food

Most consumers prefer food produced without the use of new genetic engineering (NGT) and continue to expect manufacturers and retailers to label…

2026 General Assembly: Susanne Langert succeeds Barbara Fiedler on the VLOG Executive Board

At the 2026 General Assembly, Susanne Langert was introduced as a new member of the five-person VLOG Executive Board. She succeeds Barbara Fiedler,…

As a member of DIN, the German standards institute, VLOG is involved in the standardisation of GMO detection methods

The Association Food without Genetic Engineering (VLOG) is now a member of the German Institute for Standardisation (DIN) and participates in its…

New EU rules: "Ohne Gentechnik" will require a seal in the future

The European Parliament has adopted the new EU regulations for so-called "new genetic engineering" (NGT). Consumers will soon only be able to tell…

Ahead of the EU decision: Also New Genetic Engineering must remain clearly identifiable

This week, the European Parliament could give final approval to the new EU regulations on genetic engineering. This would mean that "new" genetic…

“Ohne Gentechnik” without New Genetic Engineering: International Associations Collaborate

“Ohne Gentechnik” (Non-GMO) should, must and will continue to exclude the use of New Genetic Engineering (NGT). VLOG is currently working with other…

Detection methods: Plants produced using "new genetic engineering" can be identified specifically and unambiguously

Using existing methods, plants produced using "new genetic engineering" are usually not analytically detectable. However, scientists have now…

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