MON531

GM event

MON531

Unique identifier code

MON-ØØ531-6

Characteristics

Genetically modified cotton line MON-ØØ531-6 expresses the Cry1Ac protein which confers resistance to lepidopteran pests. An nptII gene, conferring kanamycin and neomycin resistance, and aadA gene, conferring spectinomycin and streptomycin resistance, were used as selective markers in the genetic modification process.

Detection method

Event specific real-time quantitative PCR based method for genetically modified MON-ØØ531-6 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) Food produced from MON-ØØ531-6 cotton;
(2) Feed produced from MON-ØØ531-6 cotton.

Labelling

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’.

Post-market monitoring

Not appropriate

Environmental monitoring plan

N/A