MON87427

GM event

MON87427

Unique identifier code

MON-87427-7

Characteristics

The genetically modified MON-87427-7 maize expresses the CP4 EPSPS protein which confers tissue-selective tolerance to glyphosate herbicides. The CP4 EPSPS expression is absent or limited in male reproductive tissues, which eliminates or reduces the need for detasseling when MON-87427-7 is used as female parent in hybrid maize seed production.

Detection method

Event specific real-time PCR based method for the quantification of MON-87427-7 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-87427-7 maize;
(2) Feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-87427-7 maize;
(3) Products other than food and feed containing or consisting of MON-87427-7 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-87427-7 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/monitoring_plan_MON87427.pdf