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United States Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Permits
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Permits

Last Modified: Dec 12, 2018
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APHIS issues permits for importation, interstate movement, or environmental release of certain genetically engineered (GE) organisms. Permit applications, which are carefully reviewed by APHIS scientists, provide details about the nature of the GE organism to be introduced and the conditions that will used to prevent the spread and establishment of the organism in the environment. APHIS issues permits for the introduction of GE organisms that pose a plant pest risk, including plants, insects, or microbes.

Apply for a Permit via ePermits
ePermits is a web-based system that allows users to submit import /interstate movement/transit/release permit applications, track applications, apply for renewals and amendments, and receive copies of their permits.  APHIS now accepts permit applications online through ePermits. Applicants are encouraged to use the ePermits system.  Learn more about ePermits.

| Apply Online |

| Check the Status of an Application |

| View Guidance and Resources for Permits |


For Additional Information
If you can't find answers to your questions about the permit process here, please contact a BRS biotechnologist by sending your questions to biotechquery@aphis.usda.gov.

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