Revoked authorisations of GM oilseed rapes Ms8 × Rf3 × GT73, Ms8 × GT73, and Rf3 × GT73
- Food safety
- Biotechnologies
Summary
The European Union (EU) has revoked the authorisations of three related genetically modified (GM) oilseed rapes: Ms8 × Rf3 × GT73, Ms8 × GT73, and Rf3 × GT73. Products consisting of or containing these GM varieties are no longer permitted on the EU market.
EU revokes authorisation of GM oilseed rapes Ms8 × Rf3 × GT73, Ms8 × GT73, and Rf3 × GT73
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/315 of 11 February 2026 revoking the authorisation for the placing on the market of food and feed products produced from, products consisting of or containing genetically modified oilseed rapes Ms8 × Rf3 × GT73, Ms8 × GT73 and Rf3 × GT73 and repealing Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1391
Update
The European Union (EU) has revoked the authorisations of three related genetically modified (GM) oilseed rapes: Ms8 × Rf3 × GT73, Ms8 × GT73, and Rf3 × GT73. Products consisting of or containing these GM varieties are no longer permitted on the EU market.
Impacted Products
Oilseed rape
What is changing?
The EU has revoked the authorisations of the following GM oilseed rapes:
- Ms8 × Rf3 × GT73
- Ms8 × GT73
- Rf3 × GT73.
Products consisting of or containing these GM varieties are no longer permitted on the EU market.
Why?
These GM varieties were revoked at the request of the authorisation holder BASF/Bayer, who indicated that GM oilseed rape Ms8 × Rf3 × GT73 has never been cultivated in non-EU countries.
Timeline
This Regulation applies from 13 February 2026.
Background
These oilseed rape varieties were authorised under Commission Implementing Decision 2021/1391. That Decision is repealed by this Regulation.
Oilseed rapes Ms8, Rf3, and Ms8 × Rf3 remain authorised (see Renewed authorisation of certain GM oilseed rape varieties).
A list of all authorised GM products can be found on the EU’s GMO register.
Resources
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1391 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified oilseed rapes Ms8 × Rf3 × GT73, Ms8 × GT73 and Rf3 × GT73
Sources
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/315 revoking the authorisation for the placing on the market of food and feed products produced from, products consisting of or containing genetically modified oilseed rapes Ms8 × Rf3 × GT73, Ms8 × GT73 and Rf3 × GT73 and repealing Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1391
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EU revokes authorisation of GM oilseed rapes Ms8 × Rf3 × GT73, Ms8 × GT73, and Rf3 × GT73
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/315 revoking the authorisation for the placing on the market of food and feed products produced from, products consisting of or containing genetically modified oilseed rapes Ms8 × Rf3 × GT73, Ms8 × GT73 and Rf3 × GT73 and repealing Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1391
What is changing and why?
At the request of the authorisation holder (BASF/Bayer), the European Union (EU) has revoked its authorisations of three genetically modified oilseed rapes: Ms8 × Rf3 × GT73; Ms8 × GT73; and Rf3 × GT73.
Timeline
This Regulation applies from 13 February 2026.
Disclaimer: Under no circumstances shall COLEAD be liable for any loss, damage, liability or expense incurred or suffered that is claimed to have resulted from the use of information available on this website or any link to external sites. The use of the website is at the user’s sole risk and responsibility. This information platform was created and maintained with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents do not, however, reflect the views of the European Union.