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DIR 218

Commercial release of tomato genetically modified for purple fruit colour

Licence details

Licence number:
DIR 218
Licence status:
Application under evaluation
Category:
Agricultural
Release:
Commercial
Organisation:

All Aussie Avocados Pty Ltd (trading as All Aussie Farmers)

Description:

All Aussie Avocados Pty Ltd (trading as All Aussie Farmers) is seeking approval from the Gene Technology Regulator for the commercial release of the GM Purple Tomato in Australia. The GM Purple Tomato has been modified to switch on production of natural purple/blue pigments in the fruit during ripening. Ripe GM Purple Tomato fruit have both purple skin and purple flesh.

The Regulator is currently consulting with the public on this application.

The Regulator has prepared a Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) for this application and welcomes written submissions relating to the protection of human health and safety and the environment prior to making a decision on whether to issue the licence.

The consultation RARMP and related information are found below. Written submissions can be made via the Department’s consultation hub, or via email or letter using the contact details below. Submissions should reference DIR 218 and be received by 3 November 2025. Please note that issues such as food safety and labelling, agricultural chemical use, benefits and marketability and trade implications do NOT fall within the scope of the evaluations conducted under the Act as these are the responsibility of state and territory governments, industry bodies or other agencies and authorities. 

Email: ogtr@health.gov.au 

MDP 54 GPO Box 9848 CANBERRA ACT 2601 

GM Purple Tomato labelling and food safety

Permission for the GM Purple Tomato and its products to be sold as food for human consumption in Australia requires a separate application to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). FSANZ also sets the requirements for GM food labelling in Australia.

FSANZ is currently assessing the safety of the GM Purple Tomato and its products as food for human consumption under application A1333

GM Purple Tomato import 

Prior to importing GM Purple Tomato as seeds, plants or fruit, an import permit from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Biosecurity) would also be needed.

Date application received:
RARMP open for public consultation:
RARMP closed for public consultation:

Documents

Licence application - invitation to comment

An invitation for written submissions from the public on the consultation version of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan. It also explains how the public can access the consultation documents and the due date for submissions.

Licence application - Q&A

FAQs on the licence application and a brief outline of the assessment and public consultation processes.

Risk assessment and risk management plan (consultation) - summary

A summary of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan prepared as part of the assessment of this application. It provides a brief description of the licence application, the risk assessment and risk management plan.

Risk assessment and risk management plan (consultation) - full version

A draft risk assessment and management plan prepared to support the Regulator's decision. It describes the GMO(s) and proposed work with the GMO(s) and provides an assessment of potential risks posed by the GMO(s).

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