MON87427 × 59122

GM event

MON87427 × 59122

Unique identifier code

MON-87427-7 × DAS-59122-7

Characteristics

MON-87427-7 maize expresses the CP4 EPSPS protein, which confers tolerance to glyphosate-based herbicides. DAS-59122-7 maize expresses Cry34Ab1 and Cry35Ab1 proteins, which confer protection against certain coleopteran pests and the PAT protein, which confers tolerance to glufosinate-ammonium-based herbicides.

Detection method

The quantitative event-specific PCR detection methods for maize MON 87427 × MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 are those validated for genetically modified maize events MON-87427-7, MON-89Ø34-3, DAS-Ø15Ø7-1, MON-88Ø17-3 and DAS-59122-7.
Validated by the EU Reference Laboratory established under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, published at http://gmo-crl.jrc.ec.europa.eu/statusofdossiers.aspx L132

Commodity

Maize

Authorised use

(1) Foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-87427-7 × DAS-59122-7 maize;
(2) Feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-87427-7 × DAS-59122-7 maize;
(3) Products other than food and feed containing or consisting of MON-87427-7 × DAS-59122-7 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation.

Labelling

(1) For the purposes of the labelling requirements laid down in Article 13(1) and Article 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the 'name of the organism' shall be 'maize';
(2) The words 'not for cultivation' shall appear on the label of and in the accompanying documents of the products containing or consisting the maize specified with their unique identifiers, with the exception of foods and food ingredients.

Post-market monitoring

Not required

Environmental monitoring plan

N/A