B/BE/24/V7

Host organism

Zea mays
(Maize)

Modified composition, disease resistance

Field trial for three CRISPR-Cas9 maize concepts

Corteva Agriscience

2025, 2026

15/04/2025 until 30/11/2026

Merelbeke, Belgium

less than 1000 m2

Removal of male flowers, fence around the trial site, composting of remaining plant matter

Authorized

Standard procedure - Chapter II Royal Decree 21 February 2005

Public information according to the provisions of Directive 2001/18/EC

12 March 2025: The Biosafety Advisory Council issues a positive advice (with conditions) for this trial

9 April 2025: The Federal Ministers give a positive decision (with conditions) for this trial.