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Food Standards Australia New Zealand calls for submissions on GM soybean application
Australia & New Zealand
November 5, 2013
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today invited submissions on an application to change the Food Standards Code to allow food derived from a genetically modified soybean line.
FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Steve McCutcheon said the application, from Dow AgroSciences Australia Limited, sought approval for food derived from soybean genetically modified to protect against several pests.
“This soybean line contains two insecticidal proteins to protect it against pests, including soybean looper, velvetbean caterpillar and tobacco budworm,” Mr McCutcheon said.
“The FSANZ safety assessment found no public health or safety concerns and that food from this soybean line is as safe for human consumption as food derived from conventional soybean.
“FSANZ welcomes comments from government agencies, public health professionals, industry and the community.”
The closing date for submissions is 17 December 2013.
More information
A1087 – Food derived from insect-protected soybean line DAS-81419-2
The purpose of this application is to seek permission for food derived from soybean plant product genetically modified to provide protection against several lepidopteran pests of soybean.
More news from: FSANZ (Food Standards Australia New Zealand)
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