#32026D0521Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/521 renewing the authorisation for genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25
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The European Commission has renewed the authorisation for 10 years for genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25 (unique identifier BCS-GHØØ2-5 × ACS-GHØØ1-3). This cotton, which expresses pat and 2mEPSPS genes conferring tolerance to glufosinate-ammonium and glyphosate herbicides, is authorised for use in food, feed, and other products excluding cultivation. The renewal is based on the European Food Safety Authority's 2025 opinion confirming no new hazards, modified exposure, or uncertainties compared to the 2014 risk assessment. The decision maintains existing labelling requirements including 'not for cultivation' and requires annual environmental monitoring reports. The authorisation holder is BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC, represented by BASF SE in Germany.
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Key Changes
- Renewal of authorisation for GM cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25 for 10 years from notification date in March 2026
- No new hazards identified in EFSA 2025 scientific opinion compared to 2014 risk assessment
- Maintains 'not for cultivation' labelling requirement on non-food products
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Obligations
What this law requires
Authorisation holder (BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC) must submit annual reports to the Commission on the implementation and results of the monitoring plan for environmental effects, in accordance with the format set out in Decision 2009/770/EC
Products containing or consisting of genetically modified cotton BCS-GHØØ2-5 × ACS-GHØØ1-3 (excluding food and food ingredients) must bear a label with the words 'not for cultivation' on the label and in accompanying documents
Authorisation holder must implement and maintain the monitoring plan for environmental effects as set out in the Annex to this Decision
Products containing genetically modified cotton must use 'cotton' as the organism name for labelling purposes in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003
Detection of genetically modified cotton BCS-GHØØ2-5 × ACS-GHØØ1-3 must use the method set out in point (d) of the Annex