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If labelling requirements were abolished: Majority would pay attention to "Ohne Gentechnik" seal

58 percent of consumers in Germany would pay attention to a "Ohne Gentechnik" (Non-GMO) seal when shopping if genetically modified foods no longer had…

“Ohne GenTechnik” seal complies with new EU requirements on consumer protection

The EU wants to prevent “greenwashing” and misleading consumers with false environmental claims. A legal opinion shows that the “Ohne GenTechnik”…

Traces of genetic engineering found in maize sample during official seed testing

Genetically modified maize was detected in a seed sample in the German Free State of Saxony. The seed batch from France was destroyed before sowing.

Denmark wants to push through GMO deregulation in 2025

Although there was no decisive breakthrough in the third round of "trilogue" negotiations on the planned EU deregulation of new genetic engineering…

Strong signal: Non-GM Soy Conference in Frankfurt

The Non-GM Soy Conference 2025 has clearly shown that the European Non-GMO sector is strong, active and vital. Robust standards and reliable…

One in two people are familiar with the "Ohne GenTechnik" seal

Just over half of people in Germany are familiar with the "Ohne GenTechnik" (Non-GMO) seal. With 52 percent, the green diamond ranks in the middle of…

New VLOG service on EU experimental releases and the Rapid Alert System

38 approved experimental releases with genetically modified plants in seven European countries, 34 reports in the RASFF rapid alert system: VLOG…

Constructive exchange between VLOG and State Secretary for Agriculture Markus Schick

During a dialogue at the German Ministry of Agriculture, the Association for Food without Genetic Engineering (VLOG) was able to convey the economic…

Anuga 2025: New genetic engineering – What is in store for "Ohne Gentechnik" and organic products?

The new genetic engineering regulation will be a topic of debates at Anuga 2025. On the opening day of the food fair, experts from the food industry,…

"Genetic fingerprinting" enables detection test for NGT plants

With the help of the unique genetic pattern of a rice line, genetic modification was detected in a new study. The result of the study is an important…

Campaign for GMO-free food enters the second round

A broad alliance of agricultural and food industry representatives and environmental protection organisations is calling for a campaign for GMO-free…

Long-term positive trend for soybeans from Europe

Following the exceptional record crop year of 2024, the long-term trend in soy cultivation area in Europe continues to rise in the long run. This is…

Labelling is feasible, even for new genetic engineering

Many proponents of genetic engineering vehemently oppose maintaining the labelling requirement for new genomic techniques (NGT) because they believe…

Lower risk classification of “NGT1“ plants scientifically untenable

According to the plans of the EU Commission, new genetically modified plants in the “NGT1“ category could be released in future without risk…

VLOG Forum 2025: Deregulation stalled – opportunity for “Ohne Gentechnik” and organic industry

EU consultations on the deregulation of new genetic engineering (NGT) have stalled. This gives the “Ohne Gentechnik” (Non-GMO) and organic sectors…

General Assembly 2025: VLOG Executive Board re-elected

Regular Executive Board elections were held at the VLOG General Assembly on 3 July 2025. All current Executive Board members were re-elected.

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