Opinion of the Scientific Panel on genetically modified organisms [GMO] related to the notification (Reference C/ES/01/01) for the placing on the market of insect-tolerant genetically modified maize 1507 for import, feed and industrial processing and cultivation, under Part C of Directive 2001/18/EC from Pioneer Hi-Bred International/Mycogen Seeds

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1507, insect protection; Cry1F; cultivation; Directive 2001 18 EC. Zea mays; Directive 90 220 EEC; environment; feed safety; GMO; health; human; import; maize; PAT; Regulation (EC) 1829 2003; Regulation (EC) 258 97

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DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2005.181     Document Type: Article

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