Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms on applications (references EFSA-GMO-UK-2005-19 and EFSA-GMO-RX-GA21) for the placing on the market of glyphosate-tolerant genetically modified maize GA21, for food and feed uses, import and processing and for renewal of the authorisation of maize GA21 as existing product, both under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Syngenta Seeds S.A.S. on behalf of Syngenta Crop Protection AG

EFSA Journal

Volumn 5, Issue 10, 2007, Pages

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environment; EPSPS; existing product; feed; food; GA21; glyphosate tolerance; GMO; human and animal health; import; maize; MON 21 9; processing; Regulation (EC) No 1829 2003; renewal

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EID: 85062223298     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2007.541     Document Type: Note

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