Plants

A new EFSA statement on genetically modified oilseed rape for food and feed uses has been published on 13 April 2026. 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.

The Commission has authorised one genetically modified soybean and renewed the authorisation for three genetically modified crops for use in food and animal feed, following the European Food Safety Authority's scientific assessment concluding that they are as safe as their conventional counterparts.

The Commission has authorised a genetically modified sugar beet and renewed the authorisation for a genetically modified maize for use in food and animal feed, following the European Food Safety Authority’s scientific assessment concluding that they are as safe as their conventional counterparts.

EFSA published a new opinion on genetically modified soybean GMB151 x DAS-44406-6 for food and feed uses on 27 January. 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.

The Commission is inviting input on the evaluation of the EU system of Community Plant Variety Rights (CPVRs) and of the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO)

A new EFSA opinion on genetically modified soybean MON 94313 for food and feed uses has been published on 21 January 2026. 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 soybean MON 87769 for food and feed uses on 19 January 2026. 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 renewal of genetically modified soybean for food and feed uses on 12 January. 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.