Research and analysis

Genetically Modified Organisms: University of Southampton (25/R50/01)

Details of the consent for the University of Southampton to release a genetically modified organism, reference 25/R50/01.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 4 July 2025
• Last updated: 1 October 2025 — See all updates

Documents

Consent letter (reference 25/R50/01)

PDF, 136 KB, 4 pages

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Application from the University of Southampton

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Part B: Information about the release application to be included on the public register

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Details

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

Each consent granted includes: 

• consent letter: confirming consent and outlining any conditions 

• application documents (part A1-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 clinical study of genetically modified Neisseria lactamica (25/R50/01)

Published 4 July 2025

Last updated 1 October 2025 + show all updates

1. 1 October 2025

   Updated to reflect consent to release a genetically modified organism.

2. 4 July 2025

   First published.