Transparency in Crop Science

As a leader in agriculture, Bayer has a responsibility to farmers, consumers, and the planet. While we have always held ourselves to a high standard, we aim to further elevate our efforts in transparency.

Our hope is to foster an open dialogue on our products and innovation, so we have enabled public access to our studies and submission documents. We’ve also opened our labs so others can see how our studies are conducted. Through these efforts, we aim to show the scientific rigor and our commitment when it comes to the safety of our products. We hope to connect you with our scientific community so that, together, we can break down the barriers to science.

Why do we believe in transparency?

We are committed to doing things responsibly. We set high ethical standards that represent how we measure ourselves and our partners. Through greater efforts in transparency, we can work together to turn the impossibilities of today into the breakthroughs of tomorrow. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more answers or email cropscience-transparency@bayer.com.

What are we disclosing?

We are disclosing safety-relevant study summaries and granting non-commercial access to full study reports for our marketed active substances. Summaries of safety-relevant studies are also available for GM crops, with access to GM crop study reports to follow soon.

View Crop Protection Safety Results

View GM Crops Safety Results

We are also opening our doors via our OpenLabs program, which allows visitors to connect with our scientists and watch them carry out a safety study live in our labs and in the field.

View OpenLabs

In addition, we are facilitating access to information – including official documents and data – on the procedure to grant emergency authorizations for crop protection products in the European Union (EU), including why this process is so important for European agriculture.

View information on EU Emergency Authorizations of Crop Protection Products

Why Transparency?

Companies do not typically share the results of their studies with the general public, as much of the information is considered commercially sensitive. We aim to remove the barriers surrounding access to detailed information on the safety of our products. By enabling access to product safety study information and regulatory submission documents in parallel with background materials, we strive to foster an open, science-based dialogue on products and techniques used in modern agriculture as well as on the regulatory systems that approve their use.

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Crop Protection

We believe in the integrity of our science and we want you to see for yourself why that is. Learn more about the process behind our safety studies here.

Residues in Food

Is our Food Safe?

Benefits of Crop Protection

Why Do We Need Pesticides?

Regulatory Process

Bringing Crop Protection Products to the Market

Environmental Safety

Pesticides in the Environment

Crop Protection Safety Results

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Genetically Modified Crops

According to the World Health Organization, “GM Crops” are generated by genetic modification allowing selected individual genes to be transferred from one organism into another – this technology is referred to as genetic engineering or genetic modification. Plant breeders use this technology (“modern biotechnology”) to introduce traits into plants. We understand that you might have questions about our GM crop products. We invite you to learn more about our GM crops and the process behind the submission documents and safety summaries, the regulatory process to achieve a product authorization and the benefits of GM crops here. Note: GM Crops are currently grown in 26 nations around the world, and are approved for import in 70 countries. Currently, Bayer commercializes genetically modified traits in canola, corn (maize), cotton, soybeans, and squash, but cultivation and import vary by country according to each country or regional regulation. These crops are used mainly for animal feed and in the clothing industry (cotton). For more information, please visit the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA).

Transparency

Safety of GM Crops

Transparency

The Regulatory Process of GM Crops

Transparency

Benefits of GM Crops

GM Crop Safety Documents

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Emergency Authorizations of Crop Protection Products in the EU

Crop protection products are usually approved via the standard regulatory process. However, there can be exceptions – called ‘emergency authorizations’ – in exceptional situations. We understand that you might have questions around emergency authorizations of crop protection products in the EU. We want to help facilitate access to information available from EU bodies with the webpages below.