Opinion of the Scientific Panel on genetically modified organisms [GMO] on an application (reference EFSA-GMO-NL-2004-02) for the placing on the market of insect-tolerant genetically modified maize 1507, for food use, under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Pioneer Hi-Bred International/Mycogen Seeds

EFSA Journal

Volumn 3, Issue 3, 2005, Pages

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

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EID: 85062228117     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2005.182     Document Type: Article

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