Australia
April 19, 2022
The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has received a licence application (DIR 191) from International Flower Developments Pty Ltd. A summary of the application and a Questions and Answers document are posted on our website under News or search for DIR 191.
Licence application DIR 191 is for commercial import and distribution of cut flowers of GM chrysanthemum. The chrysanthemums are genetically modified for altered flower colour.
International Flower Developments is seeking approval to sell the GM flowers Australia-wide. The GM chrysanthemums are intended for ornamental use and would not enter commercial human food or animal feed.
The OGTR is preparing a Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan for the application. This is expected to be released for public comment and advice from experts, agencies and authorities in September 2022. There will be at least 30 days for submission of comments.
If you have any questions or would like to receive a copy of the full licence application, please contact the OGTR and quote the reference number DIR 191.
Office of the Gene Technology Regulator
MDP 54 GPO Box 9848 CANBERRA ACT 2601
Telephone: 1800 181 030 E-mail: ogtr@health.gov.au
OGTR website
DIR 191
Commercial import and distribution of chrysanthemum genetically modified for altered flower colour
Licence details
Licence number: DIR 191
Licence status: Application under evaluation
Category: Agricultural
Release: Commercial
Organisation: International Flower Developments Pty Ltd
Date application received: 18 February 2022
Documents
Licence application - notification
Information for the public and stakeholders that the Regulator has received an application for a licence. It provides early information about the application and the assessment process including a future opportunity for public submissions.
Download DIR 191 as Word - 49.05 KB
Download DIR 191 as PDF - 113.2 KB
Licence application - Q&A
FAQs on the licence application and a brief outline of the assessment and public consultation processes.
Download DIR 191 as Word - 27.28 KB
Download DIR 191 as PDF - 108.94 KB
Licence application - summary
A summary of the application including brief description of the GMO(s) and proposed work with GMO(s). Also explains the assessment and public consultation process.
Download DIR 191 as Word - 66.65 KB
Download DIR 191 as PDF - 200.43 KB
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