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

EU Commission grants approval for genetically modified soybean DBN9004

March 2026. Following the EU's approval of the genetically modified sugar beet KWS20-1 on 27 February 2026, the European Commission approved the herbicide-tolerant soybean DBN9004 of the Chinese company Beijing DaBeiNong Biotechnology Co., Ltd. for use in food and feed on 10 March 2026. In addition to this new approval, the authorisation of the genetically modified single events T25 corn and T304-40 cotton was extended by ten years.

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 approved in the European Union in recent months

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

Current EU approval situation

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