Mr Corbyn said: “(The NEC) wasn't trying to re-write it, it has accepted almost all of it.
“What it's done is also put alongside it a code of conduct for members of the party because we will not tolerate antisemitism in any form whatsoever in the party.
“What we also agreed to do at the National Executive Committee is that we would have a consultation process now with a number of organisations.”
The Labour leader also called for a delay to a meeting planned in parliament this Monday where party MPs are planning to discuss requiring the NEC to hold a vote on accepting the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
“I'd rather they delayed that discussion until September because there will be a full attendance at meetings in September,” Mr Corbyn said on Sunday.
Mr Corbyn also revealed he had not spoken to Barking MP Margaret Hodge since she confronted him over the issue.
He added: “A complaint has been registered and that will have to be dealt with by the party, but that is independent of me.”
Speaking for the first time about clash Mr Corbyn said: "I felt upset about it but I'm, as always, very calm and I always treat people with a great deal of respect.
"I don't shout at people, I just listen to what they have to say.“
