Import and processing of genetically modified maize MON87427xMON89034xMIR162xNK603
- The present application (EFSA/GMO/NL/2016/131) concerns import and processing of genetically modified (GM) maize MON87427xMON89034xMIR162xNK603, for the use in feed and food;
- MON87427xMON89034xMIR162xNK603 was produced by conventional crossbreeding of the parental GM lines MON87427, MON89034, MIR162 and NK603;
- COGEM advised positively on the import and processing of all four parental lines;
- Maize MON87427xMON89034xMIR162xNK603 expresses the genes cp4 epsps, cp4 epsps L214P, pmi, cry1A.105, cry2Ab2 and vip3Aa20;
- MON87427xMON89034xMIR162xNK603 is resistant to certain lepidopteran insects and is tolerant to glyphosate containing herbicides;
- The molecular characterization of MON87427xMON89034xMIR162xNK603 has been updated;
- In the Netherlands, feral maize populations do not occur;
- Hybridisation of maize with other species is not possible in the Netherlands;
- Import and processing of GM maize MON87427xMON89034xMIR162xNK603 poses a negligible risk to the environment in the Netherlands;
- COGEM abstains from giving advice on the potential risks of incidental consumption since a food/feed assessment is carried out by other organisations.