Opinion of the Scientific Panel on genetically modified organisms [GMO] on an application (Reference EFSA-GMO-UK-2004-01) for the placing on the market of glyphosate-tolerant and insect-resistant genetically modified maize NK603 × MON810, for food and feed uses under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Monsanto

EFSA Journal

Volumn 3, Issue 12, 2005, Pages

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Directive 2001 18 EC. Zea mays; Directive 90 220 EEC; environment; food feed safety; GMO; human health; import; maize; MON810; NK603; NK603 MON810; Regulation (EC) 1829 2003; Regulation (EC) 258 97

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EID: 85062002940     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2005.309     Document Type: Article

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