MON87403

GM event

MON87403

Unique identifier code

MON-874Ø3-1

Characteristics

The genetically modified MON-874Ø3-1 maize was developed to increase ear biomass at early reproductive phase through the expression of the AtHB17Δ113 protein (encoded by a gene from Arabidopsis thaliana).

Detection method

Event specific real-time quantitative PCR based method for detection of the genetically modified maize MON-874Ø3-1.
Validated by the EU reference laboratory established under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, published at http://gmo-crl.jrc.ec.europa.eu/StatusOfDossiers.aspx

Commodity

Maize

Authorised use

(1) Food containing, consisting of or produced from MON-874Ø3-1 maize;
(2) Feed containing, consisting of or produced from MON-874Ø3-1 maize;
(3) Products containing or consisting of MON-874Ø3-1 maize for uses other than those provided for in points (1) and (2), with the exception of cultivation.

Labelling

(1) For the purposes of the labelling requirements laid down in Articles 13(1) and 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 documents accompanying the products containing or consisting of MON-874Ø3-1 maize, with the exception of products referred to in point (a) of Article 2 of Commission Implementing Decision 2019/1307 (EU).

Post-market monitoring

Not required.

Environmental monitoring plan

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/dyna/gm_register/Maize_MON87403-environmental_monitoring_plan.pdf