Request from the European Commission related to the safeguard clause invoked by Hungary on maize MON810 according to Article 23 of Directive 2001/18/EC - Scientific opinion of the Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms

EFSA Journal

Volumn 6, Issue 7, 2008, Pages

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Author keywords

animal health; Directive 2001 18 EC; environment; GMOs; human health; Hungary; maize (Zea mays); MON810; safeguard clause

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EID: 84872549368     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2008.756     Document Type: Article

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