Experimental releases of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

Experimental releases of GMOs fundamentally require a federal licence.

The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is responsible for issuing licences to release GMOs for experimental purposes. The Release Ordinance (Art. 7-11, 17-19, 22, 36-41 RO) regulates this procedure.

Applications should be submitted to the Biotechnology Section.

Authorisations

Information on applications, status of procedures, decisions; ongoing and completed experimental releases of GMOs.

B/CH/07/04 (B07004): Application for authorisation to release genetically modified Ae. cylindrica x Triticum aestivum hybrids for experimental purposes (PDF, 1 MB, 18.01.2013)

B/CH/07/02 (B07002): Application for authorisation to release genetically modified wheat strains for experimental purposes (PDF, 1 MB, 18.01.2013)

B/CH/00/03 (B00003): Application for authorisation to release genetically modified wheat for experimental purposes (PDF, 589 kB, 11.09.2009)

B/CH/98/02 (B98002): Application for authorisation to release genetically modified potatoes for experimental purposes (PDF, 347 kB, 11.09.2009)

B/CH/98/01 (B98001): Application for authorisation to release genetically modified maize for experimental purposes (PDF, 310 kB, 11.09.2009)

Further information

Law

Gene Technology Act (GTA)

Release Ordinance (RO)

Last modification 20.04.2023