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59122 x NK603
Maize
ID-Number  
International AGBIOS: 59122xNK603
Scope
Trait  Insect resistance, Herbicide tolerance
Status
Valid authorisation
Application
CompanyPioneer Hi-Bred
Presented inUnited Kingdom
Date19/09/2005
LegislationRegulation 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed
Scope of applicationImport and processing;
Food and feed

A request for cultivation in the European Union was withdrawn by the applicant.

GM plant Brief description
  Summary of application
Assessment
Current statusScientific safety assessment by EFSA completed.
EFSA opinionScientific report of EFSA's safety assessment dated November 19, 2008.

A final statement from EFSA is available. Conclusion: 59122xNK603 maize is as safe as conventional maize.

Brief description

EFSA: Scientific Opinion

Decision
Standing Commitee Coordination: No qualified majority (22/07/2009)
Council of Ministers Coordination: No qualified majority (19/10/2009)
European Commission Authorised by decision of the EU Commission on October 30, 2009.

Draft proposal of the European Commission

 Draft proposal
Conditions or restrictions Method of detection available and validated

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