Biotech Updates

Notification for GM Potato Release in Germany

November 7, 2008

BASF Plant Science GmbH in Germany has submitted a notification report for the release into the environment of genetically modified potatoes with altered starch metabolism. This information was posted in the website managed by the Joint Research Center of the European Commission on behalf of the Directorate General for the Environment. Seed potatoes to be produced from the amylopectin potatoes will be used in subsequent field trials.

See a list of notifications at http://gmoinfo.jrc.ec.europa.eu/gmp_report.aspx?CurNot=B/DE/08/197