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Information about the release of GMOs for research purposes application and consent process in the UK

To protect human health and the environment and ensure consumer choice, there is strict legislation controlling the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the UK. This website provides an overview of information on applications to release GMOs, consents granted to release GMOs and locations of current consents in the UK.

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