Regulation on genetically modified food and feed

The European Union has established directives and regulation on the production of genetically modified food. 

The legal documents aim to: 

• Protect human and animal health and the environment

• Introduce a safety assessment of the highest possible standards 

• Ensure efficient, time-limited and transparent procedures for risk assessment 

• Ensure clear labelling of GMOs placed on the market

• Ensure the traceability of genetically modified food placed on the market

 These documents are established as building block of the legislation of genetically modified food: 

• Directive 2001/18/EC on the deliberate release of GMOs into the environment

• Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed

• Directive (EU) 2015/412 amending Directive 2001/18/EC as regards the possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs in their territory

• Regulation (EC) 1830/2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms

• Directive 2009/41/EC on contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms. Regulation (EC) 1946/2003 on transboundary movements of GMOs

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