GM Regulation
These pages outline how we regulate GMO releases in line with international legislation in order to protect human health and the environment.
Regulation
Please see
- our introduction to GM Regulation for more on how UK legislation is used to control the release of GMOs
- our booklet "GMOs: The Regulatory Process"
- guidance document "Deliberate Release of GMOs: A Guide" that accompany the UK regulations
Applications & Releases
Please see our regularly-updated Application & Release pages for information on what applications to release GMOs have been received and which GMOs have consents for release. There is opportunity for the public to comment on applications and to view UK opinions.
Application Procedure
Please see our Application Procedure pages to find out more about the various aspects of the application process.
Enforcement of GM Regulations
See Enforcement of GM Regulations
Shortcuts to:
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Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) Regulations 2002
(on the HMSO web site) -
Environmental Protection Act 1990
(on the HMSO web site) -
Deliberate release Directive 2001/18/EC
(on the EU web site)
Page published 31 October 2003
Page last modified
8 April, 2008