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59122
Maize
ID-Number  DAS-59122-7
International AGBIOS: 59122
Scope
Trait  Insect resistance, Herbicide tolerance
Status
Valid authorisation
Application
CompanyDow AgroSciences/Pioneer Hi-Bred
Presented inThe Netherlands
Date 27/01/2005
LegislationRegulation 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed
Scope of applicationImport and processing,
Food/food ingredient
Feed/feed ingredient
GM plant Brief description
  Summary of application
Assessment
Current Status The scientific safety assessment by EFSA has been completed.
EFSA opinionScientific report of EFSA's safety assessment dated March 23, 2007.

A final statement from EFSA is available. Conclusion: 59122 maize is as safe as conventional maize.

Brief description

EFSA: Scientific Opinion

Decision
Standing CommitteeCoordination: No qualified majority (25/06/2007)
Council of MinistersCoordination: No qualified majority (26/09/2007)
Current statusImport and processing, use as food and feed were approved by decision of the EU Commission on October 24, 2007.

Commission Decision

Conditions or restrictionsLabelling and traceability: According to legal regulations

In the accompanying documents of products that contain GA21 corn, the words "not for cultivation" have to be mentioned.

Monitoring plan for possible impacts on the environment; annual report to the Commission.

Method for detection available and validated.

Community Reference Laboratory for GM Food and Feed

Authorisation expiration dateOctober 23, 2017
 

 

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