Genetically Modified Onions (GMF03001)

An application has been submitted by Crop and Food to field test in containment genetically modified onions.

The purpose of this application is to field test onions modified for tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate, and to evaluate their environmental impact; herbicide tolerance; agronomic performance; development as cultivars and equivalency to non-genetically modified onions.

Hearing

The Environmental Risk Management Authority announced that a public hearing was to be held to consider an application by Crop and Food to field test GM onions (GMF03001) starting on 3 November in Christchurch (see media release below).

Media Releases

22 Dec 2003

GM Onion Field Test application approved with controls.
31 Oct 2003

Public Hearing into field test of GM Onions.
29 Sep 2003

Hearing date announced for Field Test of GM Onions.
10 July 2003

Application to field test genetically modified onions.

Reports

This application has just been notified. The following are some of the reports that you may find:

  • Application Summary (The main points of the application provided by the applicant).
  • Full Application.
  • Evaluation and Review.
  • Ngā Kaihautū Tikanga Taiao.
  • Decision.

You will find these reports in the Application Register. See the GMF03001 application details on the Register.