BASF genetically modified cotton GHB811×LLCotton25 receives approval for food use in South Korea
Recently, the Korean Biosafety Information Exchange announced approval information indicating that BASF’s genetically modified cotton GHB811×LLCotton25 has been approved for food use. This transgenic line was developed by hybridizing the two already approved lines, GHB811 and LLCotton25, and contains the hppdPfW336, 2mepsps, and bar genes, conferring resistance to multiple herbicides including isoxaflutole, glyphosate, and glufosinate.
To date, this genetically modified cotton has already been approved for food, feed, and cultivation in the United States, Canada, and Japan, and its use as a food ingredient has been approved in Australia and New Zealand. The current approval in Korea is limited to food applications and does not permit commercial cultivation. Cotton seeds can be used to extract cottonseed oil and produce cottonseed protein as food ingredients, whereas the use of cotton fiber for textile purposes is not included within the scope of this food approval.
This approval has enriched the supply of genetically modified raw materials in the Korean market and supports the international trade of genetically modified cotton globally. For domestic cotton textile and grain and oil enterprises, when conducting subsequent trade in cotton seeds, cottonseed protein, and other related food raw materials with Korea, they can refer to this approved list, proactively ensure biosafety compliance and label management for genetically modified organisms, continuously track the approval status of genetically modified cotton varieties in various countries, and mitigate import and export compliance risks.
Post time: Oct-12-2026
