Research and analysis

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

Details of the consent for the University of Oxford to release a genetically modified organism, reference 24/R57/01.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 9 October 2024
• Last updated: 13 November 2025
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  1. 13 November 2025

     Added a consent variation letter.

  2. 3 February 2025

     We have updated this application as consent has been granted. We have also added a link to the ACRE advice about the application.

  3. 8 November 2024

     The deadline for representations is now 24 December 2024.

  4. 9 October 2024

     First published.

Documents

Consent variation letter (24/R57/01)

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Consent letter (24/R57/01)

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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

Consent documents for the University of Oxford to release genetically modified organisms for research purposes. 

Each consent granted includes:

• a consent letter (confirming consent and outlining any conditions) 
• part A1: Information required under schedule 1 of the Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) regulations 2002 
• part A2-A6: Information required under schedule 1 of the Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) regulations 2002 
• part B: Information about the release application to be included on the public register

ACRE advice

ACRE advice: application for a field trial of genetically modified wheat (24/R57/01)