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Renewal of the authorisation for import and processing of genetically modified soybean A5547-127

Advisory reports | 06.07.2021 | CGM/210706-01
  • The present application (EFSA/GMO/RX/020) concerns the renewal of the authorisation for import and processing of genetically modified (GM) soybean (Glycine max) A5547-127;
  • GM soybean A5547-127 was previously authorised for import and processing in 2012;
  • COGEM has advised positively on the import and processing of soybean A5547-127 in 2008;
  • A5547-127 expresses the pat gene, which confers tolerance to herbicides containing the active ingredient glufosinate-ammonium;
  • In the Netherlands, feral soybean populations do not occur and hybridisation of soybean with other species is not possible;
  • The updated bioinformatics analysis of soybean A5547-127 meets the criteria of COGEM;
  • The updated bioinformatics analysis, literature review, several unpublished studies and monitoring reports do not give any indication of a potential environmental risk;
  • COGEM is of the opinion that import and processing of soybean A5547-127 pose a negligible risk to the environment in the Netherlands;
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