Advice on the renewal of import and processing of GM soybean MON87705 x MON89788

COGEM is asked to advice on the environmental risks of renewal of the market authorisation for import and processing of genetically modified (GM) soybean MON87705 x MON89788. This GM soybean contains a suppression cassette resulting in an altered fatty-acid profile of the soybean seeds. Additionally, the line expresses two cp4 epsps genes conferring tolerance to glyphosate containing herbicides. Because the market authorisation will expire soon, the applicant has requested a renewal of the authorisation and COGEM has been asked to advise on the environmental safety aspects of renewal of the application.