Peer Review of White Paper on Genetically Engineered Female Mosquitoes for Mosquito Control
EPA’s Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) is reviewing the agency’s white paper and supporting materials on genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes for mosquito control. These materials outline considerations for the design of these insects and propose analytical methods for determining the absence of novel proteins in the saliva of GE female mosquitoes. Feedback from this review will be considered in the development of a final memorandum.
EPA will reschedule the planned November 2025 public virtual meeting of the FIFRA SAP. EPA will announce the new dates for this meeting once they have been selected.
EPA released its white paper and supporting materials for public comment and peer review on Aug. 21, 2025.
On Aug. 20, 2025, EPA called for public comment on the candidates being considered as ad hoc reviewers. This follows EPA’s call for nominations on July 24, 2025.
For additional information, please contact the Designated Federal Official (DFO) Alie Muneer at muneer.alie@epa.gov or view the Federal Register Notice.