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