EU Biotech Approvals

EU Biotech Approvals

The European Commission last week approved 11 varieties of genetically modified corn for use in food and feed following member states failure to make a decision on the approvals. The authorization covers Syngenta product Bt11 x MIR162 x MIR604 x GA21 and 10 related types of GM maize. They include:

4 related GM maize combining three different single GM events:

  • Bt11 × MIR162 × MIR604
  • Bt11 × MIR162 × GA21
  • Bt11 × MIR604 × GA21
  • MIR162 × MIR604 × GA21

6 related GM maize combining two different single GM events:

  • Bt11 × MIR162,
  • Bt11 × MIR604,
  • Bt11 × GA21,
  • MIR162 × MIR604,
  • MIR162 × GA21
  • MIR604 x GA21