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German state agriculture ministers call for coexistence regulations for New Genetic Engineering

At their spring conference of agriculture ministers (AMK) in Bad Reichenhall, the agriculture ministers of 12 German states called for national coexistence regulations and restrictions on patenting for new genetic engineering (NGT).

Recognition of the ProTerra Standard enables certification outside of the EU

From 2026, the VLOG will recognise certifications issued by the Netherlands-based ProTerra Foundation as equivalent. This means that, for the first time, certification will be possible for food produced outside of the EU.

Continued resistance to EU deregulation of new genetic engineering

The final approval of the EU deregulation for plants made from new genetic engineering (NGT) seemed like nothing but a mere formality. But there is further resistance and delays.

Constructive exchange between VLOG and German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer

The German Association for Food without Genetic Engineering (VLOG) met with Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer (CSU) to discuss the future of "Ohne Gentechnik" (Non-GMO) in light of the upcoming EU deregulation for new genetic engineering (NGT).

Biofach 2026: "Ohne Gentechnik" and organic go hand in hand for GMO-free food

At this year's Biofach trade show in Nuremberg, Germany, the topic of GMO-free food was a particular focus in view of the upcoming EU deregulation for new genetic engineering (NGT).

USA: GMO labelling required also for highly processed food ingredients

A ruling by a U.S. appeals court calls for the extension of mandatory labelling to foods produced with genetically modified (GM) ingredients. Until now, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulation stipulated that foods without detectable genetically modified genetic material did not have to be labelled as genetically modified.

International Green Week 2026: "Non-GMO" is a hot topic

GMO-free food was an important topic at the International Green Week 2026: EU deregulation for new genetic engineering is in the final stages, and large posters that were hard to miss drew attention to the issue.

Greenpeace Check: How do German major retailers stand on genetic engineering?

Greenpeace has thoroughly questioned Aldi (North and South), Rewe, Lidl, Kaufland, Penny, Edeka and Netto about their approach to old and new genetic engineering – and found significant differences.

International Green Week: 45 organisations call for the retention of GMO labelling

In a joint resolution for the 2026 International Green Week, the Association Food without Genetic Engineering (VLOG) and a broad coalition are calling for the rejection of the planned new EU GMO regulations.

International Green Week: "Ohne GenTechnik" campaign enters second round

At the 2026 International Green Week, the second round of the "Do you know what you're eating?" campaign will raise awareness among food fair visitors of the politically topical issue of genetic engineering labelling and the "Ohne GenTechnik" (Non-GMO) seal.