GM maize given thumbs up by EFSA
Following a study into the genetically modified product, no data emerged to indicate that Bt11 maize is less safe than its conventional counterpart.
Following the inadvertent release of the non-authorized genetically modified (GM) Bt10 maize line and its unintended export for research purposes to Spain and France as Bt11, the GMO Panel requested that the applicant confirm that the Bt11 maize used for the safety studies was not contaminated with Bt10. Only after having received that confirmation from the applicant did the GMO Panel continue its risk assessment and adopt the opinion.
BT11 maize has already been authorized for food and feed use following evaluations carried out by the former Scientific Committees of the European Commission. Bt11 maize has been genetically modified to provide protection against specific lepidopteran pests, such as the European corn borer. It also contains a gene providing tolerance to the herbicide glufosinate.
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