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Applying for information from the site register for genetically modified organisms (non-public part)
Service Description
All areas on which GMOs are released for scientific purposes or cultivated for commercial purposes in Germany are registered in the site register for genetically modified organisms.
The site register consists of a public and a non-public section. The public part contains general, freely accessible information on the location and use of these areas. The non-public part also contains personal data such as names and addresses.
To obtain information from the non-public part of the site register, you must submit an application.
Note: You can view the public part of the site register without submitting an application (see also "Viewing the site register for genetically modified organisms (public part)").
Process flow
You can apply for information from the location register in writing using the form provided:
- Download the form online and print it out.
- Complete the form and add the necessary supporting documents.
- Submit the application documents to the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety.
- You will then receive the requested information by post or, if applicable, information about the rejection of your application.
Requirements
- Proof of legitimate interest in the data
- the interest of the data subject in the protection of this data is not greater
Which documents are required?
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Proof of the location of your property and the property on which genetically modified organisms are released or cultivated
(e.g. a scaled map section on which you have marked both properties or information from the land registry about the distance between the two properties) - Proof of ownership or proof of use of your property (e.g. a copy of the lease or purchase agreement)
- Identity card (single copy)
What are the fees?
none
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
none
Processing duration
3 months
Appeal
Forms: Application for information on personal data pursuant to Section 16a (5) of the Genetic Engineering Act (GenTG) on the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Online procedure possible: no
Written form required: yes
Personal appearance required: no
What else should I know?
The location register does not contain any entries for 2017.
Further Information
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
- Site register on genetically modified organisms Allow inspection non-public part
Remark: Display of performance in the source portal
Technically approved by
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Professionally released on
04.06.2019
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
Competent Authority
Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit, Abteilung 4 „Gentechnik“, Referat 404
Address
10117 Berlin, Stadt
