If a GE crop has gone through the regulatory process for USDA to determine that it can be safely commercialized, it is commonly referred to as being a deregulated crop. This is necessary before it is sold and produced commercially. It allows the product to be moved and planted freely without the need for notification or permits. A developer may file a petition for deregulation only after a GE crop has been tested extensively and the developer can show that the product does not pose a plant pest risk.