DAS59122

GM event

DAS59122

Unique identifier code

DAS-59122-7

Characteristics

Maize 59122, as described in the application, expresses the Cry34Ab1 and Cry35Ab1 proteins, derived from Bacillus thuringiensis, which confer resistance to certain coleopteran pests, including Western corn rootworm, and the PAT protein, derived from Streptomyces viridochromogenes, which confers tolerance to glufosinate-ammonium based herbicides and was used as a selection marker.

Detection method

Event specific real-time quantitative PCR based method for genetically modified maize DAS-59122-7.
Validated by the Community 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 DAS-59122-7 maize;
(2) Feed containing, consisting of, or produced from DAS-59122-7 maize;
(3) maize 59122 in products containing it or consisting of it for any other use 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 maize 59122, with the exception of food and food ingredients.

Post-market monitoring

N/A

Environmental monitoring plan

http://ec.europa.eu/food/dyna/gm_register/environmental_monitoring_plan_maize_59122.pdf