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Genetically modified organisms: Lallemand UK Limited (GM/26/01W)

An application from Lallemand UK Limited to market a genetically modified yeast in Wales (reference GM/26/01W).

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 28 October 2026

Applies to Wales

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Part A7: Application for consent to market genetically modified organisms

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Lallemand UK Limited (representing Danstar Ferment A.G.) has applied to Welsh ministers for consent to market genetically modified yeast for brewing sour beer in Wales.

Welsh ministers are required to assess the application, drawing on scientific advice from the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE). When completed, we will publish this assessment and invite representation on any risks of damage being caused to the environment by the release applied for in this application.

You can visit the Welsh Government Offices during office hours to see the register of applications for consent set out in Part VIII of the 2002 regulations:

Welsh Government Offices
Rhodfa Padarn
Aberystwyth
SY23 3UR

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm

Contact gm-regulation@gov.wales for more information on this application.

Marketing applications for this organism have also been made in England and Scotland. See all genetically modified organisms: applications, decisions and notifications.