Division 1 Overall format

This Annex provides details as to the format to be used for unique identifiers for GMOs pending or authorised for the placing on the market F1.... The format consists of three components comprising a number of alphanumeric digits and providing reference to the applicant/consent holder, transformation event and a means for verification.

The format comprises nine alphanumeric digits in total. The first component represents the applicant/consent holder and comprises two or three alphanumeric digits. The second component comprises five or six alphanumeric digits and represents the transformation event. The third component provides for verification and is represented by a final numerical digit.

The following provides an example of a unique identifier developed using this format.

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The following sections provide guidance as to how the three individual components of the unique identifier should be developed.