Commission Decision 2004/643/EC concerning the placing on the market, in accordance with Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of a maize product (Zea mays L. line NK603) genetically modified for glyphosate tolerance.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Genetically modified organism (GMO)

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

According to Directive 2001/18/EC, the placing on the market of a product containing or consisting of a genetically modified organism or a combination of genetically modified organisms is subject to written consent being granted by the competent authority of Member States. Pursuant to the present Decision of the European Community Commission, the competent authority of Spain shall grant written consent to the placing on the market of grains of maize with increased tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate, derived from the transformation event specified under article 2. The product may be used as any other maize, except for cultivation and uses as or in food. It may be marketed only under the conditions defined in article 3.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC

Legislation | European Union | 2001 (2018)

Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), PIC-prior informed consent, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Precautionary principle, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX