|
Brussels, |
|
Public consultations on GMO authorisation applications
The EU’s policy on public consultations for GMO authorisation applications is meant to add a formal layer of transparency and public participation to the GMO approval system. Before a GMO can be approved, the public is given 30 days to submit comments, so the authorisation process is not limited to scientific assessment and administrative review alone.
The consultation system works differently depending on the legal basis of the application. For applications submitted under Directive 2001/18/EC, the public comments on the summary of the application, and after the consultation the Commission forwards the comments received to the lead competent authority for analysis. For applications submitted under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, the public comments on the risk assessment carried out by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and scientific comments are then sent to EFSA to examine whether they affect its scientific opinion.
Overall, this policy is designed to ensure that GMO authorisation in the EU includes not only scientific and regulatory scrutiny, but also an opportunity for public input, with comments channelled into the relevant decision-making and assessment bodies. Archived consultation rounds from previous years are also made available, which reinforces the transparency of the system over time.
Open Consultation
Oilseed rape MS11
EFSA statement on additional information received related to the EFSA Scientific Opinion on application for authorisation of food and feed containing, consisting of and produced from genetically modified oilseed rape MS11
The consultation system works differently depending on the legal basis of the application. For applications submitted under Directive 2001/18/EC, the public comments on the summary of the application, and after the consultation the Commission forwards the comments received to the lead competent authority for analysis. For applications submitted under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, the public comments on the risk assessment carried out by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and scientific comments are then sent to EFSA to examine whether they affect its scientific opinion.
Overall, this policy is designed to ensure that GMO authorisation in the EU includes not only scientific and regulatory scrutiny, but also an opportunity for public input, with comments channelled into the relevant decision-making and assessment bodies. Archived consultation rounds from previous years are also made available, which reinforces the transparency of the system over time.
Open Consultation
Oilseed rape MS11
EFSA statement on additional information received related to the EFSA Scientific Opinion on application for authorisation of food and feed containing, consisting of and produced from genetically modified oilseed rape MS11
- EFSA statement on additional information: 13 April 2026
- EFSA complementing statement: 11 March 2022
- EFSA opinion: 14 May 2020
- Deadline: 13 May 2026
- Form to make comments
Request More Details on the Subject of This Page
eEuropa clients can request additional details, background information or tailored clarification on the subject covered on this page.
This is a free service reserved for eEuropa clients.
