Scientific Opinion on application (EFSA-GMO-NL-2007-39) for the placing on the market of insect resistant and herbicide tolerant genetically modified maize MON89034 × MON88017 for food and feed uses, import and processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Monsanto

EFSA Journal

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 2010, Pages

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environment; food and feed safety; GMO; herbicide tolerant; import and processing; insect resistant; maize (Zea mays); maize MON89034 MON88017; Regulation (EC) No 1829 2003; risk assessment

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EID: 84934877286     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1564     Document Type: Article

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