Latest GMOs Publications
GMO and GMM flowchart and timeframes
Year: 2020
This flow chart shows the process and the timeframes involved when applying to the EPA for a consent for the contained use of a GMO/GMM
Technical dossier on the proposed deliberate release/Environmental Risk Assessment
Year: 2018
Technical dossier on the proposed deliberate release/Environmental Risk Assessment
Summary Notification Information Format (SNIF) for the release of genetically modified organisms
Year: 2018
Summary Notification Information Format (SNIF) for the release of genetically modified organisms July 2018
GM Petunia - Information Notice
Year: 2018
The EPA suspect that genetically modified (GM) orange / salmon coloured varieties of petunia may have been unwittingly purchased by plant nurseries / growers / garden centres / retailers.
Notification requirements for Part B application deliberate release of GMOs
Year: 2017
Notification requirements for the deliberate release of GMOs into the environment for purposes other than placing on the market i.e. for the performance of clinical/veterinary trials involving human/veterinary medicinal products containing or consisting of GMOs, or for the performance of field trials involving GM plants.
SNIF under Part 1 of Council Decision 2002/813/EC
Year: 2017
Part 1 of Council Decision 2002/813/EC relates to Summary Notification Information Format or SNIF for the release of GMOs other than higher plants
Guidance Note To Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) Regulations
Year: 2017
This guidance note has been prepared to provide assistance and guidance to users of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) who wish to apply to the Environmental Protection Agency for consent to carry out a deliberate release of a GMO, for purposes other than placing on the market (eg field and clinical trials).
Information Notice - Positive GM test result on Oilseed Rape (OSR) Seed
Information note on details of a notification received by the EPA relating to a positive GM result on Oilseed Rape (OSR), September 2017
Year: 2017
A consignment of oilseed rape seed imported into Ireland for production of a commercial OSR crop tested positive for a GM element which is not authorised for cultivation in the EU. None of the OSR seed from this consignment was planted in Ireland.
GM Zebrafish - Information Notice
Information notice on the possible illegal import of genetically modified Zebrafish (Danio rerio), May 2017
Year: 2017
The EPA has been alerted to the unauthorised sale of GM Zebrafish (Danio rerio)in Denmark. The import and trade of GM zebrafish into the EU and the Republic of Ireland is illegal.
How to make a Representation
Year: 2014
How to make a Representation to the EPA regarding Deliberate Release G0536-01
Summary Notification Information Format (SNIF) for MVA-NSmut
Year: 2014
Summary Notification Information Format (SNIF) for Modified recombinant virus vaccine MVA-NSmut
Summary Notification Information Format (SNIF) AdCh3NSmut1
Year: 2014
Summary Notification Information Format (SNIF) for Modified recombinant virus vaccine AdCh3NSmut1
Response from Teagasc 11 April Part 2
Year: 2013
Teagasc's response, dated 11 April 2012, to EPA's request for further information, Part 2
Response from Teagasc 11 April Part 1
Year: 2013
Teagasc's response, dated 11 April 2012, to EPA's request for further information, Part 1
How to make a representation
Year: 2013
The following information note sets out how persons may make a representation to the EPA in response to a newspaper notice under Part II of the GMO (Deliberate Release) Regulations, S.I. No. 500 of 2003.
Guidance Note For Users Of GMOs (Contained Use) In Ireland
Year: 2013
This guidance note aims to provide assistance and guidance to users of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) who wish to apply to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for consent for the first time contained use and/or the subsequent contained use of Genetically Modified Micro-organisms (GMMs) and/or GMOs.
Public Representations
Year: 2012
In accordance with Article 15 of the GMO Regulations S.I. No 500 of 2003, applicants proposing to carry out a Deliberate Release of GMOs for purposes other than placing on the market, are required to place an advertisement in a newspaper circulating in the area. This advertisement invites the public to make representations to the EPA in relation to the proposed deliberate release.
Guidelines for BSC BSO
Year: 2011
There is a statutory requirement under Part A of the 5th Schedule of the Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations, 2001 to 2010, to provide details of any biological committees or subcommittees.