E-mail:
Country:
Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Organization/agency name (Full name):
Wageningen Food Safety Research - WUR
Contact person name:
Dr Gijs A. Kleter
Website:
Physical full address:
akkermaalsbos 2, wageningen
Phone number:
+31-317-480425
Fax number:
Country introduction
Summary:
The Netherlands is a Member State of the European Union, and the regulation of GM foods takes place at EU level. Safety assessments are carried out by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Assessments include a detailed study of potential for toxic, nutritional and allergenic effects. During the evaluation of applications EFSA consults the Competent Authorities of the Member States. Authorizations are issued by the European Commission on an EU-wide basis
Framework
Regulatory framework:
My country has a regulatory framework that requires the competent authority to conduct safety assessment of GM food.
Structure for GM food safety assessment:
My country has competent authority, agency, organization, ministry, department, committee, commission or a system/mechanism that is tasked to conduct or review GM food safety assessment.
Supplemental information:
The Netherlands is a member state of the European Union (EU), implementing EU legislation on genetically modified organisms and derived products
Contact details of the competent authority(s) responsible for the safety assessment and the product applicant:
http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/ministeries/vws
Assessment
GM food safety assessment guidelines:
My country follows the relevant Codex Guidelines or national/regional guidelines that are in line with the Codex Guidelines in conducting safety assessment of GM food.
Conduct of GM food safety assessment:
My country regularly conducts food safety assessment of GM food.
Supplemental information on the implementation:
The Netherlands is a member state of the European Union (EU), implementing EU legislation on genetically modified organisms and derived products
Stacked events
Regulation of stacked events:
In my country, GM food/feed that contains stacked event(s) is considered as a new product even if all single events that are stacked have already approved.
Supplemental information on the stacked events:
The Netherlands is a Member State of the European Union, and the regulation of stacked events takes place at EU level. Safety assessments are carried out by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) according to Implementation Regulation 503/2013.
Production and trade
GM food/feed production:
My country produces GM food or feed for commercial and research purposes.
GM food/feed imports:
My country allows imports GM food or feed upon authorization.
Supplemental information on the production and trade:
The Netherlands is a member state of the European Union (EU), implementing EU legislation on genetically modified organisms and derived products
LLP/AP incidents
LLP/AP incidents:
My country has faced LLP/AP situations in the last 10 years.
Supplemental information on the LLP/AP incidents:
Labelling requirement
Labelling requirement:
My country has a mandatory and positive labeling regulation & allows a voluntary and negative labeling on GM food.
Supplemental information on the Labelling requirement:
Relevant links to documents and information prepared by the competent authority responsible for the safety assessment
Other relevant documents:
Country information last modified:
30/04/2022
