Current approvals of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the EU
EU Commission grants approval for genetically modified soybean MON94313
September 2026. On September 23, 2026, the genetically modified soybean MON94313 was approved by the European Commission for use in food and feed. MON94313 is an insect-resistant soybean developed by Bayer CropScience LP . In addition, the approval for the genetically modified corn event MON87460 was extended for another ten years.
Background on GMO approvals
The authorisation of a genetically modified organism (GMO) in the European Union is a complex and lengthy process. Once an authorisation is granted, it is normally valid for 10 years. It then needs to be renewed to remain valid. As different limits apply to individual GMOs in food and feed, depending on the current status of the authorisation, continuous monitoring of the authorisation situation is essential, especially for single GMO events. This ensures compliance with the applicable regulations and the safe handling of GMOs in production and trade.
Current overview of authorisations granted and withdrawn for individual GMO events in the EU
| Date | Species | Event (OECD Identifier) | Traits | Type of decision | EU Implementing decision |
| 23.09.2026 | Soybean | MON94313 MON-94313-8 |
HT | New approval | 2026/2117 |
| 23.09.2026 | Maize | MON87460 MON-8746Ø-4 |
AP | Renewal | 2026/2121 |
| 29.06.2026 | Soybean | MON87705 MON-877Ø5-6 |
HT, AP | Renewal | 2026/1419 |
| 02.06.2026 | Soybean | MON94637 (MON-94637-8) |
IR | New approval | 2026/1185 |
| 26.05.2026 | Cotton | MON531 (MON-ØØ531-6) |
IR | Termination of the request for renewal |
2026/1125 |
| 26.05.2026 | Cotton | MON15985 (MON-15985-7) |
IR | Termination of the request for renewal |
2026/1125 |
| 26.05.2026 | Cotton | MON1445 (MON-Ø1445-2) |
HT | Termination of the request for renewal |
2026/1125 |
| 26.05.2026 | Cotton | MON88913 (MON-88913-8) |
HT | Termination of the request for renewal |
2026/1125 |
| 27.03.2026 | Maize | MON87403 (MON-874Ø3-1) |
AP | Withdrawal | 2026/738 |
| 27.03.2026 | Maize | MON87419 (MON-87419-8) |
HT | Withdrawal | 2026/739 |
| 10.03.2026 | Soybean | DBN9004 (DBN-Ø9ØØ4-6) |
HT | New approval | 2026/517 |
| 10.03.2026 | Maize | T25 (ACS-ZMØØ3-2) |
HT | Renewal | 2026/518 |
| 10.03.2026 | Cotton | T304-40 (BCS-GHØØ4-7) |
HT, IR | Renewal | 2026/522 |
| 27.02.2026 | Maize | NK603 (MON-ØØ6Ø3-6) |
HT | Renewal | 2026/485 |
| 27.02.2026 | Sugar beet | KWS20-1 (KB-KWS2Ø1-6) |
HT | New approval | 2026/457 |
| 16.12.2025 | Maize | DAS1131 (DAS-Ø1131-3) |
IR, HT | New approval | 2025/2544 |
| 16.12.2025 | Soybean | MON87708 (MON-877Ø8-9) |
HT | Renewal | 2025/2544 |
| 16.12.2025 | Maize | MON87427 (MON-87427-7) |
HT | Renewal | 2025/2541 |
| 16.12.2025 | Rapeseed | MON88302 (MON-883Ø2-9) |
HT | Renewal | 2025/2542 |
IR = insect resistance, HT = herbicide tolerance, MO = altered morphology, AP = altered product quality
Current EU approval situation
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Written by:
Ulf Rathjens
Eurofins GeneScan GmbH