MIR162
Product details
- GM event
- MIR162
- Unique identifier code
- SYN-IR162-4
- Characteristics
- The genetically modified maize SYN-IR162-4, as described in the application, expresses a modified Vip3Aa20 protein which provides protection to certain lepidopteran pests. A pmi gene, allowing transformed maize cells to utilize mannose as a sole carbon source, was used as a selectable marker.
- Detection method
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Event specific real-time quantitative PCR based method for genetically modified maize SYN-IR162-4.
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
- Labelling
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(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 products containing or consisting of SYN-IR162-4 maize referred to in Article 2(b) and (c).
- Post-market monitoring
- not specified
- Environmental monitoring plan
- http://ec.europa.eu/food/dyna/gm_register/120810-monitoring%20plan-MIR162.pdf
Dates
- Renewal application notes
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England: Renewal in progress - Validity ongoing
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Scotland: Renewal in progress - Validity ongoing
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Wales: Renewal in progress - Validity ongoing
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- Last updated