Food enzymes

The European Parliament voted, in second reading, a consolidated text which contains a number of amendments to the text of the common position. The text is the result of negotiations between the Council, the EP and the Commission. All amendments are mainly of technical nature and are in line with the key principles of the initial proposal.

The most important amendments concern the clarification of the interplay between the proposed Regulation on enzymes and Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed. Two other amendments strengthen the precautionary principle and further clarify the principle of not misleading the consumer.

The Commission accepts all the amendments voted by the European Parliament and amends its proposal as set out above.