Research and analysis

Genetically Modified Organisms: University of Oxford (24/R57/01)

We invite representations on an application from the University of Oxford to release genetically modified wheat for research purposes.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 9 October 2024
• Last updated: 8 November 2024 — See all updates

Documents

Part A1 - Application from University of Oxford to release GMOs (reference 24/R57/01)

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Part A2 - A6 - Application from University of Oxford to release GMOs (reference 24/R57/01)

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Part B - Application from University of Oxford to release GMOs (reference 24/R57/01)

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Details

The University of Oxford has applied to Defra for consent to perform a deliberate release of genetically modified wheat for agricultural research and development purposes. 

We invite representations on any risks of damage being caused to the environment by the release applied for in this application (reference 24/R57/01).  

You can make representation by either:

• emailing gm-regulation@defra.gov.uk (please include the application reference number in the email title) 

• writing to the GM team, stating the application reference number, at:

GM Team
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Second Floor
Seacole Building
Marsham Street
London SW1P 4DF

The deadline for representations is 24 December 2024.  Any representations made after this date will not be considered.  

Using and sharing your information 

Our research privacy notice explains how we use your personal information. The following changes apply when you make a representation:

Additional personal data

When you make a representation we collect and use the content of your letter. We use this additional personal data to fulfil a statutory requirement to consider representations made relating to any risks of damage to the environment of a proposed release of a genetically modified organism.  

Consent to process your personal data 

You can withdraw your consent up to 28 days after a decision is made on the application. After this date, we will anonymise and combine your data with other survey data and we will be unable to extract it. 

Email us at gm-regulation@defra.gov.uk to withdraw your consent.

How long we hold personal data 

We will keep your personal data for either 3 years after the end of the statutory consideration period for the GMO release application or until the end of the release, whichever is longer.

Published 9 October 2024
Last updated 8 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 8 November 2024

   The deadline for representations is now 24 December 2024.

2. 9 October 2024

   First published.