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Genetically Modified Food and Feed: Authorization in the EU.

Many genetically modified plants have already been approved for use in food and feed in the EU. Additional applications are awaiting decisions.

This database contains information about every genetically modified plant that has been approved or is awaiting approval in the EU. Information on the food and feed produced from the respective GM plant is also available.

Overview of application status
Short description of the GM plant (Event)
Short description of the safety evaluation (EFSA; European Food Safety Authority)
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	Application submitted
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	Notified as "existing product"
	Authorisation no longer valid
	Application for renewal of authorisation submitted
	Renewal of authorisation, risk assessment report
	Application withdrawn
	Authorisation not accepted

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Animation: The Authorisation Process in Motion!

Applying, consulting, and making a decision: The long and winding road to GMO authorisation in the EU

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EU Regulations on GM Food and Feed

	The European regulatory system: Genetic engineering
	The long road from application to approval
	The two laws governing genetically modified plants

GM Food and Feed: Safe?

	Evaluating safety of GM food and feed: A major undertaking
	Antibiotic resistance genes: A threat?
	Position of EFSA on antibiotic resistance markers: Limited use

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Status of Proceedings

If applications and authorisations are complete, all three icons are shaded.

	Risk assessment report: Applications have completed safety evaluations, but are still awaiting an approval decision.
	Valid authorisation: Applications have received authorisation according to current regulations (as of 2004)
	Notified as "existing product": Authorisation granted according to former regulations; decision remains effective following a review (considered an "existing product").