The aim of the focus action was to verify whether genetically modified rice and genetically modified rice products are present on the Austrian food market. 67 products from all over Austria were examined. No sample was objected to.

Genetically modified rice and products made from it are currently not approved in the EU. For non-approved genetically modified organisms (GMOs), zero tolerance applies throughout the EU. For one genetically modified rice variety (rice LL Rice 62 / herbicide tolerance) a risk assessment by EFSA is available, but the approval procedure according to Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 has not yet been completed.