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Food Law News - UK - 2022

FSA Consultation, 12 October 2022

GMOs - Consultation on applications for eight genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for food and feed uses and for the change of authorisation holder for fifty-one authorised GMOs (England and Wales)

FSA Consultation: Consultation on applications for eight genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for food and feed uses and for the change of authorisation holder for fifty-one authorised GMOs A copy of the consultation document is available on this site (click on image). Provided under the Open Government Licence. The original webpage was accessed from:

The consultation closes on 6 December 2022. To access the consultation page, go to: Consulation on applications for eight genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for food and feed uses and for the change of authorisation holder for fifty-one authorised GMOs.

We are seeking stakeholders’ views in relation to regulated product applications for eight genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for food and feed uses, which have been submitted for authorisation, and for the change of authorisation holder for fifty-one authorised GMOs.

Who will this consultation be of most interest to?

• Animal feed manufacturers, importers/exporters and retailers
• Trade bodies representing stakeholders on food, animal feed, agriculture and the environment
• Animal feed manufacturers, importers/exporters and retailers
• All feed purchasers, including for food and non-food producing animals
• Trade unions representing stakeholders in the farming industry
• Organisations representing consumer interests in the feed and food-chains
• Enforcement Authorities
• Consumers

Consultation subject

This consultation concerns eight (8) GMOs that have been submitted for authorisation in Great Britain (GB).  EU legislation relating to regulated products continues to apply in Northern Ireland, under the current terms of the Northern Ireland Protocol (NIP). 

Also included in this consultation is an administrative change to the authorisation holder’s details for fifty-one (51) authorised GMOs. 

In addition to this consultation, we have also published a joint Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) scientific opinions document, relating to the relevant GMOs.  We also welcome comments on these.

Assessment of eight GMOs applications submitted in accordance with Retained Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003

Purpose of the consultation

The proposed terms of authorisation and our assessment of the potential impact is provided - see the consultation pack.   We are seeking your feedback on this assessment and any further evidence you may have on the impacts that we should take account of. 

This is your opportunity to input on the advice given to Ministers to inform decision making.