H7-1

GM event

H7-1

Unique identifier code

KM-ØØØH71-4

Characteristics

The genetically modified KM-ØØØH71-4 sugar beet, as described in the application, expresses the CP4 EPSPS protein after insertion of the cp4 epsps gene from Agrobacterium sp. strain CP4 into sugar beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris).
The CP4 EPSPS protein confers tolerance to glyphosate containing herbicides.

Detection method

Event specific real-time PCR based method for the quantification of KM-ØØØH71-4 sugar beet.
Validated on seeds by the Community reference laboratory established under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, published at http://gmo-crl.jrc.ec.europa.eu/StatusOfDossiers.aspx

Commodity

Sugar beet

Authorised use

(1) Foods and food ingredients produced from KM-ØØØH71-4 sugar beet;
(2) Feed produced from KM-ØØØH71-4 sugar beet.

Labelling

For the purposes of the specific labelling requirements laid down in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, the 'name of the organism' shall be 'sugar beet'.

Post-market monitoring

Not Applicable

Environmental monitoring plan

Not Applicable