Input for consultation on the EU Biotech Act

BIO Deutschland has submitted its official response to the European Commission's public consultation on the EU Biotech Act, setting out the association's views on the future of biotechnology in Europe in various areas. Among other things, we have called for tighter regulations and simplified approval procedures. In addition, we want to see improved technology transfer and the creation of expanded joint In addition, technology transfer should be improved and an expanded joint technology infrastructure created to scale up industrial biotechnology. However, the best industry is nothing without its talent, which is why work must also be done on training and further education measures in biotechnology. In addition, the “Position paper on amending the European GMO legal framework for microorganisms” from the Industrial Bioeconomy Dialogue Platform.

The first part of the EU Biotech Act is expected in December 2025, with a second part to follow in autumn 2026. In the meantime, BIO Deutschland will work together with the umbrella organization EuropaBio to ensure that the demands of the biotechnology industry are heard and understood.