Application (Reference EFSA-GMO-UK-2005-21) for the placing on the market of the insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant genetically modified maize 59122 × 1507 × NK603 for food and feed uses, import and processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc

EFSA Journal

Volumn 7, Issue 4, 2009, Pages

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CP4 EPSPS; CP4 EPSPS L214P; Cry1F; Cry34Ab1; Cry35Ab1; environment; feed; food; glufosinate; glyphosate; GMO; human and animal health; import; maize, 59122,1507; NK603; PAT; processing; Regulation (EC) No 1829 2003

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EID: 85078369212     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1050     Document Type: Article

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