Opinion of the Scientific Panel on genetically modified organisms [GMO] on an application (Reference EFSA GMO DE 2004 03) for the placing on the market of insect protected genetically modified maize MON 863 × MON 810, for food and feed use, under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Monsanto

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Volumn 3, Issue 7, 2005, Pages

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Cry1Ab; Cry3Bb1; Directive 2001 18 EC; environment; feed safety; food safety; GMOs; human health; import; insect protection; maize; MON 810; MON 863; MON 863 MON 810; MON 863 5 xMON 81 6; NptII; Regulation (EC) No 258 97; Regulation (EC) No1829 2003

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EID: 85078386525     PISSN: None     EISSN: 18314732     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2005.252     Document Type: Article

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