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.

Antrag auf Auskunft über personenbezogene Daten nach § 16a Abs. 5 des Gentechnikgesetzes (GenTG) über den Anbau von gentechnisch veränderten Organismen

This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.

For contact details of the responsible authoritiy and local valid information select under "Select location" a location.

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)").

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

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)

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.