Current approvals of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the EU

EU Commission grants approval for genetically modified corn DAS1131

Dec 2025. On December 16, 2025, the European Commission authorised the genetically modified maize DAS1131, for use in food and feed. In addition to the new authorisation of this herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant maize, the following GMOs have had their EU authorisations renewed for another 10 years:

• MON87708 soybean
• MON87427 maize
• MON88302 rapeseed

As of 17 November 2025, the European Commission adopted Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/2321, granting a further extension of the tolerance period for the unauthorised genetically modified oilseed rape events MS1, RF1, RF2, Topas 19/2 and the so-called stacked events MS1xRF1 and MS1xRF2. These varieties will continue to be tolerated in food and feed up to a threshold of 0.1%, provided that their presence is accidental and technically unavoidable.

The authorisation of a genetically modified organism (GMO) in the European Union is a complex and lengthy process. Once an authorisation is granted, it is normally valid for 10 years. It then needs to be renewed to remain valid. As different limits apply to individual GMOs in food and feed, depending on the current status of the authorisation, continuous monitoring of the authorisation situation is essential, especially for single GMO events. This ensures compliance with the applicable regulations and the safe handling of GMOs in production and trade.

Overview of the single genetically modified events recently approved in the European Union

IR = insect resistance, HT = herbicide tolerance, MO = altered morphology

Current EU approval situation

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Relevant sources

[1] Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1898 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize DP51291
[2] Offical Journal L series daily view of 23 September 2025