Scientific Opinion on application (EFSA-GMO-DE-2010-82) for the placing on the market of insect-resistant genetically modified maize MIR162 for food and feed uses, import and processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Syngenta

EFSA Journal

Volumn 10, Issue 6, 2012, Pages

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Author keywords

GMO; human and animal health; import and processing; insect resistance; maize (Zea mays); MIR162; PMI; Regulation (EC) No 1829 2003; Vip3Aa20

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EID: 85047099335     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2012.2756     Document Type: Article

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