MON88913

GM event

MON88913

Unique identifier code

MON-88913-8

Characteristics

Genetically modified MON-88913-8 cotton, as described in the application, expresses the CP4 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (CP4 EPSPS) which confers tolerance to glyphosate-based herbicides.

Detection method

Event specific real-time PCR based method for the quantification of MON-88913-8 cotton.
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

Cotton

Authorised use

(1) Foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-88913-8 cotton;
(2) Feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON-88913-8 cotton;
(3) Products other than food and feed containing or consisting of MON-88913-8 cotton for the same uses as any other cotton 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 ’cotton’;
(2) The words 'not for cultivation' shall appear on the label of and in the documents accompanying products containing or consisting of MON-88913-8 cotton 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/MonitoringplanMON88913.pdf