Genetic Technologies (GT)

The Genetic Technologies (GT) alert group provides members with the opportunity to provide input to FDF's activities relating to Genetic Modification and Precision Breeding (aka Gene Editing), and allows members to receive targeted information and regulatory developments on new breeding techniques, covering both genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and precision bred organisms (PBOs - aka gene editing). It also supports the core food safety workstreams of the Food Safety Committee (FSC).

GT documents

This alert group is open to all FDF member companies to follow (click 'Watch committee' below to receive email alerts).

Committee Purpose

The main purposes of the GT alert group is:

To provides members with the opportunity to provide input to FDF's activities relating to Precision Breeding and Genetic Modification.
To ensure FDF members are provided with timely and accurate advice in respect of GMO & PBO ingredients.
To monitor and contribute when needed to developments on the review of GMO & PBO use of authorised food and feed products.
To monitor the changes in PBO & GMO approval decision making process.

Why Join?

Receive updates on relevant policy and legislation that could impact your business.
To contribute to consultations on relevant policy and legislation that could impact on your business relating to Precision Breeding and Genetic Modification.
Opportunity to shape the FDF’s key priorities and policy positions.

GT documents

FDF Food Safety and Authenticity Report (members only) - Mar 2025