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#32026D0738Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/738 of 27 March 2026 revoking the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 87403

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The European Commission has revoked the authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 87403. This decision repeals the previous authorisation granted in 2019. The revocation was requested by the authorisation holder, Bayer, who stated that the maize has never been cultivated in any country where cultivation is permitted and they have no intention of commercialising it in the future. As a result, products containing, consisting of, or produced from MON 87403 can no longer be legally placed on the EU market.

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Key Changes

  • Revocation of the EU authorisation for products containing, consisting of or produced from GM maize MON 87403
  • Repeal of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1307 dated 26 July 2019
  • Authorisation holder Bayer requested revocation on 18 June 2025 citing no cultivation and no future commercialisation plans

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Obligations

What this law requires

high

Cease placing on the market any products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize MON 87403

All economic operators in the EU (manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers)
prohibition
high

Withdraw from the EU market all products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize MON 87403

Bayer CropScience LLC and all holders of MON 87403 products in the supply chain
operational
high

Cease any commercialization or introduction of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize MON 87403

Bayer CropScience LLC, represented by Bayer Agriculture BV in the EU
prohibition
high

Prohibit the cultivation of genetically modified maize MON 87403 in the EU

All farmers and agricultural producers in the EU
prohibition

Affected Parties

Bayer CropScience LLCBayer Agriculture BV+3 more…

Tags

GMOs,genetically modified maize,MON 87403