Biotech Updates

APHIS Approves Non Regulated Status of HT Corn, Male Sterile Corn and HT Canola

October 2, 2013

The United States Animal and Plant Health Inspection has deregulated three genetically modified events in corn and canola in three separate directives. Herbicide tolerant corn event VCO-O1981-5 developed by Genective was evaluated under the Plant Pest Risk Assessment which concluded that it is unlikely to pose a plant pest risk and should no longer be subject to regulations. The full text of the APHIS decision can be viewed at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/aphisdocs/11_34201p_det.pdf.

Male sterile corn event MON87427 developed by Monsanto has likewise been given a certificate of deregulation by APHIS and the full text can be seen at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/aphisdocs/10_28101p_det.pdf.

Similarly, glyphosate tolerant canola MON88302 was given a non regulated status by APHIS after thorough risk assessment. Full details can be seen at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/aphisdocs/11_34201p_det.pdf.