Plants

EFSA published a new opinion on the assessment of genetically oilseed rape LBFLFK for food and feed uses on 5 November 2025. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion during 1 month.

EFSA published a new opinion on genetically modified soybean MON 94637 for food and feed uses on 23 October. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion for one month,

The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive report on the implementation and compliance of the plant passport system across Member States. These vital passports serve as official labels, ensuring that transported plants within the EU meet stringent plant health requirements.

EFSA republished the Scientific Opinion on application (EFSA-GMO-NL-2019-162) for authorisation of soy leghemoglobin produced from genetically modified Komagataella phaffii on 30 September 2025. The public may make comments on this opinion for one month.

The Commission authorised one genetically modified maize for use in food and animal feed, following the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) scientific assessment concluding it is as safe as its conventional counterpart.

EFSA published a new opinion on renewal of genetically cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25 for food and feed uses on 7 August 2025. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion for 1 month.

EFSA published a new opinion on the renewal of genetically modified maize T25 for food and feed uses on 8 August 2025. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed, the public may make comments on this opinion for 1 month.

Protecting EU Agriculture and Environment: Key Findings from the Latest Plant Health Import Controls Audit Series