Research and analysis

Genetically Modified Organisms: Wild Bioscience Ltd (22/R55/01)

Details of the consent for Wild Bioscience Ltd to release a genetically modified organism, reference 22/R55/01.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 20 October 2022
• Last updated: 26 November 2025
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  1. 26 November 2025

     Added a new attachment: '2nd consent variation letter (22/R55/01)'.

  2. 10 December 2024

     Added a consent variation letter (reference 22/R55/01).

  3. 21 June 2023

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

  4. 29 November 2022

     Updated part A1 and part A2-A6 applications. You must send your representation by 17 January 2023.

  5. 20 October 2022

     First published.

Documents

2nd consent variation letter (22/R55/01)

PDF, 337 KB, 7 pages

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Consent variation letter (reference 22/R55/01)

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Consent letter (reference 22/R55/01)

PDF, 193 KB, 8 pages

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Part A1: Application for consent to release a GMO

PDF, 395 KB, 13 pages

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Part A2 - A6: Application for consent to release a GMO

PDF, 243 KB, 13 pages

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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 Wild Bioscience Ltd to release genetically modified organisms for research purposes.

Each consent granted includes:

• 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 (22/R55/01)