Opinion of the Scientific Panel on genetically modified organisms [GMO] on a request from the Commission related to the notification (Reference C/NL/00/10) for the placing on the market of insect-tolerant genetically modified maize 1507, for import and processing, under Part C of Directive 2001/18/EC from Pioneer Hi-Bred International/Mycogen Seeds

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Volumn 2, Issue 10, 2004, Pages

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CRY1F; Directive 2001 18 EC; Directive 90 220 EEC; environment; feed safety; GMO; human health; import; insect protection; maize; PAT; Regulation (EC) 1829 2003; Regulation (EC) 258 97; Zea mays, 1507

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EID: 85062229584     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2004.124     Document Type: Article

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