Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 November 2024. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Monday, 28 October 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Genetically Modified Organisms: Seeds

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the seed produced by the open field trials of gene-edited crops on 25 commercial farms in England will be tested in accordance with the regulations for the National Lists; and whether the seed will be identified and labelled as a genetically modified variety.

Answer

All gene-edited seed must be authorised under GMO legislation before it can be marketed. We have not authorised these plants for marketing purposes and as such, the plant breeder cannot apply for National Listing.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL1849

Session

2024-26

Subjects

Genetically modified organisms Labelling Seeds

Link

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