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We give statutory advice to ministers on the risks to human health and the environment from the release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). ACRE is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department …
Details of our members, terms of membership, meetings and framework agreement.
Technical criteria for determining if a plant meets the definition of ‘precision bred’ and how modern biotechnology may be used to produce precision bred plants.
This document relates to the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act…
This document sets out the broad framework within which the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) and Defra operate.
We give statutory advice to ministers on the risks to human health and the environment from the release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
These are the terms of reference for the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment.
Advice from the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) on an application to carry out a field trial of genetically modified potato.
ACRE's advice on an application to carry out a field trial of genetically modified wheat.
ACRE’s advice to Government on the regulation of genetic technologies.
Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment's annual report, including details of the committee's work and membership during 2024.
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