Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today called for submissions on an application to allow food derived from a genetically modified corn line.

 

FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Steve McCutcheon said the corn line had been genetically modified to be tolerant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, and for protection against common corn pests.

 

“FSANZ has completed its safety assessment on this application and found there were no potential public health or safety concerns,” Mr McCutcheon said.

 

“FSANZ has determined that food derived from this corn line is as safe for human consumption as food derived from conventional corn cultivars.”

 

FSANZ encourages comments from any interested stakeholders.

 

All FSANZ decisions on standards are notified to ministers responsible for food regulation. The ministers can decide to adopt, amend, or reject standards or they can ask for a review.

 

The closing date for submissions is 6pm 14 July 2015.

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