ACRE Meetings

ACRE Meeting on 3 July 2008

The Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE) will meet on 3 July when it is expected to discuss the following:

• Update on notifications for authorisation under the GM food and feed EU Regulation (EC) 1829/2003

• Application from Monsanto for authorisation to use NK603 maize in the EU, including the use for cultivation of varieties – ref EFSA-GMO-NL-2005-22

• Application from Pioneer HiBred International Inc and Mycogen Seeds for authorisation to use 59122 maize in the EU, including the use for cultivation of varieties – ref EFSA-GMO-NL-2005-23      

• Second annual report on general surveillance for 1507 maize in the EU

• Report from the Public Engagement ACRE Sub-group and discussion of action points

• Application to release a non-native psyllid for classical biocontrol of Japanese knotweed

• Application to release the entomopathogenic nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora as a biocontrol agent in England: response to request for further information

GM Team
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
4D Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London SW1P 3JR

Email: gm@defra.gsi.gov.uk