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The European Commission requested EFSA to produce an opinion in accordance with Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, on new developments in biotechnology applied to microorganisms. This work is related to

1. microorganisms and products of category 4 (see below) to be released into the environment or placed on the market as or in food and feed;

2. products of category 3 (see below) to be placed on the market as or in food and feed. Two tasks will be performed under this mandate:

Task I: Horizon scanning on microorganisms and their products obtained by new development in biotechnology

Task II: EFSA opinion on potential novel hazards/risks from new developments in biotechnology applied to microorganisms and adequacy of the current EFSA risk assessment guidance

Type of microorganisms and explanations of the terminology used: For the purpose of this survey and in accordance with the EFSA Guidance on the risk assessment of genetically modified microorganisms (GMM) and their products intended for food and feed use.

The survey is open until 300423.

Information: EFSA webpage, including the link to the survey  

Contact: NIF(at)efsa.europa.eu

20.03.2023