MON 87460

GM event

MON 87460

Unique identifier code

MON 8746Ø-4

Characteristics

The genetically modified MON 8746Ø-4 maize, expresses the cold shock protein B (CspB) which aims to reduce yield loss caused by drought stress and an nptII gene, conferring kanamycine and neomycine resistance, used as a selective marker.

Detection method

Event specific real-time PCR based method for the quantification of MON 8746Ø-4 maize;
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) Foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from MON 8746Ø-4 maize;
(2) Feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON 8746Ø-4 maize;
(3) Products other than food and feed containing or consisting of MON 8746Ø-4 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation.

Labelling

(1) For the purposes of the specific 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 documents accompanying products containing or consisting of MON 8746Ø-4 maize with the exception of products referred to in point (a) of Article 2.

Post-market monitoring

Not required

Environmental monitoring plan

http://ec.europa.eu/food/dyna/gm_register/monitoringplanMON87460.pdf