Applications for research releases

Consents for release of genetically modified organisms for research purposes are granted by Scottish Ministers under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Section 111 and 112 and the Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) Regulations 2002.

Brief outline of application process for research releases:

 

• Contact the GM Team at SASA to discuss the proposed submission & check the fee details.
• Submit the dossier and payment to SASA.
• Discuss any claims for confidential information prior to uploading to the public register (must be completed within 12 days of the submission of the application).
• Under the guidance of SASA, submit newspaper advert to a relevant publication.
• Public comments are welcome for 60 days after the submission of the application.
• ACRE will meet to discuss the application and consider representations from the public. ACRE will provide final advice to Scottish Ministers.
• Scottish Ministers will decide if the trial may proceed or not.

 

This is a brief outline of the process, for more detailed information please contact the GM Team at SASA.

 

Applications for Marketing

 
Consents for marketing genetically modified organisms are granted by Scottish Ministers under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Section 111(1) and the Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) Regulations 2002.

 

Current Applications

Lallemand UK Limited (representing Danstar Ferment A.G.) has applied to Scottish Ministers for consent to market in Scotland, genetically modified yeast for brewing sour beer.

Marketing applications for this organism have also been made in England and Wales.

We are required to assess the application, drawing on scientific advice from the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE).