Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-20961
APHIS regulatory determination for Ball Horticultural Company’s genetically engineered red-flower African marigold
Buyer
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Posted
October 14, 2026
Identifier
2026-20961
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a regulatory determination for Ball Horticultural Company’s genetically engineered red-flower African marigold. - Government agency: USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). - OEM/developer: Ball Horticultural Company submitted the petition for African marigold event pBALL123-022-BE113. - Determination: APHIS concluded the marigold is unlikely to pose a greater plant-pest risk than its nonmodified comparator and is no longer subject to the applicable regulations for certain genetically engineered organisms. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory announcement, not a solicitation; no products or services, quantities, or contract value are requested.
Description
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announces its determination that genetically engineered African marigold event pBALL123-022-BE113, developed to produce red flower petals, is no longer considered regulated. APHIS based its determination on Ball Horticultural Company's petition and submitted data, available scientific data, a plant pest risk assessment, and public comments. The notice announces the availability of the written determination and supporting documents. The change in regulatory status is recognized as of October 14, 2026.