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MIR604
Maize
ID-Number  SYN-IR6Ø4-5
International CERA: MIR604
Scope
Trait  Insect resistance
Status
Valid authorisation
Application
Company Syngenta Seeds
presented in United Kingdom
Date 18/02/2005
Legislation Regulation 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed
Scope of application Import and processing,
Food and feed
Food and feed additives          
GM plant Brief description
  Summary of application
Assessment
Current status The scientific safety assessment by EFSA has been completed.
EFSA opinion Scientific report of the EFSA for the safety assessment on July 2nd 2009.

A final statement of the EFSA is available. Conclusion: MIR604 maize is as safe as conventional maize.

EFSA: Scientific Opinion
Decision
Standing Commitee Coordination: No qualified majority (19/10/2009)
Council of Ministers Coordination: No qualified majority (20/11/2009)
Current status Authorised by decision of the EU commission on November 30th, 2009

Commission Decision
Conditions or restrictions Method of detection available and validated.

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