Ireland
Country introduction:
As a Member State of the European Union (EU) Ireland implements EU law including that relating to GM food and feed as well as the deliberate release of GMOs.
In the summer of 2018, the Irish Government approved the transposition of Directive 2015/412 of the European Parliament and of the Council, which will enable Ireland to opt out of the cultivation of GM crops that are approved for cultivation in the EU. The Government will keep the policy on GMO cultivation under review in light of scientific developments in this sector.
In the summer of 2018, the Irish Government approved the transposition of Directive 2015/412 of the European Parliament and of the Council, which will enable Ireland to opt out of the cultivation of GM crops that are approved for cultivation in the EU. The Government will keep the policy on GMO cultivation under review in light of scientific developments in this sector.
Regulatory framework:
Not selected
Structure for GM food safety assessment:
Not selected
Supplemental information (regulatory framework):
The regulatory framework for GM food in Ireland is aligned to that of the European Union and responsibility in the EU for GM food safety assessments for authorisation purposes lies with the European Food Safety Authority
Relevant contact details:
www.efsa.europa.eu
GM food safety assessment guidelines:
My country does not conduct safety assessment of GM food and we do not plan to develop any guidelines for GM food safety assessment.
Conduct of GM food safety assessment:
My country does not regularly conduct food safety assessment of GM food, but has conducted at least once in the past.
Supplemental information (assessment):
Responsibility in the EU for GM food safety assessments for authorisation purposes lies with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Regulation stacked events:
Stacked events require full assessment as a new GM event.
Supplemental information (stacked events):
Irelands position on stacked products is aligned with EU policy.
GM food/feed production:
My country does not produce any GM food or feed.
GM food/feed imports:
My country allows imports GM food or feed upon authorization.
Supplemental information (production and trade):
None
LLP/AP incidents:
I do not know if my country has faced any LLP/AP issues in the last 10 years.
Supplemental information (LLP/AP incidents):
Labelling requirement:
My country has a mandatory and positive labeling regulation on GM food (i.e., It contains GMO).
Supplemental information (labelling requirement):
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