Genetically modified organisms: ILiAD Biotechnologies, Inc and hVIVO Services Ltd (26/R59/01)
We invite representations on an application from ILiAD Biotechnologies, Inc and hVIVO Services Ltd to release a genetically modified organism (reference 26/R59/01).
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ILiAD Biotechnologies, Inc and hVIVO Services Ltd have applied to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for consent to perform a deliberate release of genetically modified Bordetella pertussis for 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 26/R59/01).
You can make a representation by post or email.
We must receive your representation by 5 July 2026. Representations received after this date will not be considered.
Email your representation to gm-regulation@defra.gov.uk. Include the application reference number in the subject line.
Post
You can post your representation to the following address. You must include the application reference number.
GM Team
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Second Floor, Seacole Building
Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
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 we collect and how it is used
When you make a representation, Defra collects and uses 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 by a proposed release of a genetically modified organism.
Consent to process your personal data
You can withdraw your consent up to 28 days following a decision made on the application. After this date, we will have anonymised and combined your data with other survey data and will not be able to extract it.
To withdraw your consent, contact us at gm-regulation@defra.gov.uk.
How long Defra holds personal data
Defra will keep your personal data either for 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.