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The regulatory landscape for the seed sector in Europe is complex due to a convergence of national laws, EU directives, and international standards. The current framework is in flux and will continue to be over the next one to two years. Seed World U.S. sat down with three seed industry leaders to discuss how non-European countries can trade within the complex European regulatory environment. In the first part of the special feature, Kevin Diehl, the director of global genome editing regulatory policy for Corteva Agriscience, discussed the major regulatory hurdles that seed companies face when introducing genetically edited seeds into the European market. He also highlighted the opportunities for genome editing technologies in agriculture and the need for the right regulatory framework and consumer acceptance for these innovations to be adopted. Diehl emphasized the importance of communication and engagement with stakeholders to foster understanding and acceptance of genome-edited crops. He also mentioned Corteva's collaborations and partnerships in Europe to advance the acceptance of genome-edited agricultural products.
