EU Authorizes Use of GM Maize DP51291 for Food and Feed

The European Commission has authorized the use of a genetically modified (GM) maize DP51291 for food and animal feed. The approval was issued on September 22, 2025, after the release of the scientific assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which confirmed that the GM maize DP51291 is as safe as its conventional counterpart.

The application was submitted by Corteva Agriscience Belgium B.V. on January 27, 2023. According to the Commission, the GM maize underwent a comprehensive risk assessment to ensure a high level of protection for human and animal health and the environment. The authorization permits only the import and use of the GM maize in food and feed products, but not its cultivation within the European Union (EU).

The authorization will remain valid for 10 years, indicating that all products derived from the GM maize DP51291 will be subject to the EU's strict labelling and traceability requirements. The decision was issued after Member States failed to reach a qualified majority either in favor or against the authorization.

For more information, read the article from the European Commission or the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1898 on the website of the European Union.