DEFRA research and analysis - Genetically Modified Organisms: Oxford Vaccine Group

DEFRA has invited representation on an application from the Oxford Vaccine Group to release a genetically modified organism, reference 18/R48/01.

The Oxford Vaccine Group has applied to Defra for consent to perform a deliberate release of genetically modified Salmonella Typhi for research and development purposes.

We invite representations on any risks of damage being caused to the environment by the release applied for in this application (reference 18/R48/01). You can make representation by:

• writing to the GM Team, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Second Floor, Seacole Building, Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF, stating the application reference number (18/R48/01)

• or emailing gm-regulation@defra.gsi.gov.uk (please include the application reference number, 18/R48/01, in the e-mail title)

Representations will need to be received by 20 February 2019. Any representations made after this date will not be considered. If you wish your representation to remain confidential, please state this clearly when submitting it. We will acknowledge receipt of representations, but we do not reply to individual representations.