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GA21
Maize
ID-Number  MON-ØØØ21-9
International AGBIOS: GA21
Scope
Trait  Herbicide tolerance
Status
Valid authorisation
Application
CompanySyngenta
Presented inUnited Kingdom
Date2005
LegislationRegulation 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed
Scope of applicationImport and processing,
Food and feed
GM plant Brief description
  Summary of application
Assessment
Current StatusThe scientific safety assessment by EFSA has been completed.
EFSA opinionScientific report of EFSA's safety assessment dated September 13, 2007.

A final statement from EFSA is available. Conclusion: GA21 maize is as safe as conventional maize.

Brief description

EFSA: Scientific Opinion

Decision
Standing CommitteeCoordination: No qualified majority (20/12/2007)
Council of MinistersCoordination: No qualified majority (18/02/2008)
Current statusAuthorised by decision of the EU commission on March 28, 2008

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 impact on the environment; annual report to the Commission.

Method for detection available and validated.

Community Reference Laboratory for GM Food and Feed

Authorisation expiration date27/03/2018
 

 

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