Request information from the location register for genetically modified organisms (non-public part)

    You can apply for information from the non-public part of the site register for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) at the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety.

    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 part. 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 making an application (see also "Viewing the site register for genetically modified organisms (public part)").

    Contact person

    Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit, Abteilung 4 "Gentechnik", Referat 404

    Address

    address

    Wilhelmstraße 54

    10117 Berlin

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    Contact

    Internet

    Version

    Technisch geändert on 21.02.2023

    Language version

    Deutsch

    Sprache: de

    Required documents

    • Proof of the location of your property and the property on which genetically modified organisms are released or cultivated.
      (for example, a map to scale showing both plots of land or information from the land registry about the distance between the two plots of land).
    • Proof of ownership or use of your property (for example, a copy of the lease or purchase agreement).
    • Identity card (single copy)

    Forms

    Forms: Application for information on personal data according to § 16a para. 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

    Prerequisites

    • Proof of legitimate interest in the data
    • the interest of the data subject in the protection of these data is not higher

    Procedure

    You can request information from the location register in writing using the form provided:

    • Download the form online and print it out.
    • Complete the form and attach 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.

    Deadlines

    none

    Processing time

    3 months

    Costs

    none

    Notes (specifics)

    The site register contains no entries for 2017.

    Further Information

    Area of validity

    Germany-wide

    Official approval

    Officially approved by Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture on 04.06.2019

    Version

    Technisch geändert on 09.09.2025

    Keywords

    Genmaisanbau, Genpflanzen Register, Einsicht GVO Register, Anbauregister, Auskunft Standortregister

    Language version

    Englisch

    Sprache: en

    Sprachbezeichnung nativ:

    English

    Deutsch

    Sprache: de