Beyond GM: Misleading Statements by Emma Hardy MP Must be Corrected

9th April 2025

Beyond GM has formally challenged misleading statements on genetically modified precision-bred organisms and their regulation in the UK, made by Defra Parliamentary Under-Secretary Emma Hardy MP, and has demanded parliamentary record corrections.

Government consultation on precision bred seeds and plants – closing soon

4th April 2025

This consultation represents a vital opportunity to ensure genetically modified precision bred seeds and plant materials are listed in the national seeds listing and labelled on seed packets. But hurry. The consultation closes 14 April 2025.

Could climate breakdown increase the environmental risks of GMOs?

12th March 2025

Could more volatile climate cycles increase the environmental risks of GMO crops? Without foresight, adequate regulation and sufficient research we risk deepening, rather than solving, agriculture’s vulnerabilities in the face of climate breakdown.

The UK’s GMO ‘Free-for-all’ Begins

6th March 2025

New secondary legislation that expands the sweeping deregulatory powers of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act, has been laid. Developed by Defra and the Food Standards Agency, it raises serious concerns about consumer choice, food safety and agricultural independence – and is a dramatic shift from Labour’s previous position.

Divided Kingdom: Devolved Nations and the Genetic Technology Act

6th February 2025

While Westminster has framed the ongoing discussion about precision bred food around what devolved nations cannot do in opposition to the Genetic Technology Act, these nations have the opportunity to forge a more cautious and thorough regulatory path. Will they grasp the opportunity?

UK Government Raises the GMO Stakes: Open Trials of Gene-Edited Crops

10th October 2024

Plans for seed multiplication trials of gene edited crops in England mark a serious escalation of the government’s plans to push genetically modified gene-edited (so called “precision-bred”) crops onto the marketplace.

The Genetic Technology Act – Does Change Begin Right Now?

15th July 2024

When Labour was in opposition it argued strenuously that the Genetic Technology Act, which hides the presence of precision bred GMOs in the food system, was not fit for purpose. Now that Labour is in power, will it follow through, scrap the inadequate legislation and start again?

Voters: Tell Would-be MPs to Take PBO Regulation Seriously

14th June 2024

UK GMO campaigns have joined together to urge citizens to write to candidates in their area and demand action on more robust and transparent regulation of genetically engineered, so-called “precision-bred”, organisms (PBOs).

TAKE ACTION: Tell Your MP ‘Precision Bred’ GMOs Must Be Labelled

10th May 2024

The majority of UK citizens want to see genetically engineered – so called ‘precision bred’ (PBO) – foods labelled. Let those in power know that upcoming changes to the Genetic Technology Act must include provisions for mandatory labelling. Email your MP now using Beyond GM’s e-action page.

Food Standards Agency on PBOs: ‘We’re Not Listening’

8th March 2024

The Food Standards Agency has published the report on its public consultation on the marketing of genetically modified precision bred foods (PBOs) in England. It asked for citizen views – and then ignored them.