The Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) has become aware that unauthorised genetically modified (GM) petunias have entered the Australian and international markets.
GM carnations were the first GM flowers in the world to be commercialised. They have been on the market since the mid-90s.
In order to assess the risks from the GMO the Regulator requires information about the GMO and the proposed work. While the applicant may want to keep some of this information secret, they must tell the Regulator so the right licence decision can be made.
The Regulator maintains oversight of commercially grown GM cotton, to ensure it remains safe.
In Australia, farmers can only grow a genetically modified (GM) crop if the crop has been approved by the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator). You can read about all commercial GM crops that are authorised in Australia in the GMO Record.
This protocol describes the review system used to assess operational and compliance issues that arise during monitoring, auditing and investigation of dealings with genetically modified organisms.
This document describes how the potential risks of regulatory sequences in GM plants are considered when preparing Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plans (RARMPs).
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 June 2019.
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 June 2020.
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 June 2017.