Australia
February 3, 2022
The Gene Technology Regulator has initiated a process to consider including dealings with MON-ØØØ73-7 (also known as Roundup Ready®) canola genetically modified for herbicide tolerance on the GMO Register. The dealings have been authorised under licence DIR 020/2002 since 2003.
Inclusion on the GMO Register occurs by way of legislative instrument made by the Regulator under section 78 of the Gene Technology Act 2000. The Regulator must be satisfied that any risks posed by the dealings are minimal and that they can be safely undertaken by anyone without the need for a licence. There have been no reports of adverse effects on human health and safety, or the environment resulting from the dealings licensed under DIR 020/2002.
A consultation version of the risk assessment and risk management plan (RARMP) has been prepared. It provides a science-based evaluation and concludes that the dealings with the GM canola pose minimal risk to people or the environment. The consultation RARMP and related information can be obtained via the contacts below.
The Regulator invites written submissions on matters relevant to risks to human health and safety and the environment that may be posed by the dealings with the GM canola. Submissions should reference Reg-003 and be received by 31 March 2022.
Office of the Gene Technology Regulator
MDP 54 GPO Box 9848 CANBERRA ACT 2601
Telephone: 1800 181 030 OGTR Website
E-mail: ogtr@health.gov.au
Register number:
Register 003
Description:
Inclusion of dealings with MON-ØØØ73-7 canola, genetically modified for herbicide tolerance, on the GMO Register.
RARMP open for public consultation: 3 February 2022
RARMP closed for public consultation: 31 March 2022
Related links:
The Biology of Brassica napus L. (canola) and Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Cos…
Risk Analysis Framework (2013)
Genetically modified (GM) canola in Australia
Documents:
GMO Register - invitation to comment
An invitation for written submissions from the public on the consultation version of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan. It also explains how the public can access the consultation documents and the due date for submissions.
Download Register 003 asWord - 48.84 KB
Download Register 003 asPDF - 117.33 KB
Consultation -Q&A
FAQs on the GMO Register consideration and a brief outline of the assessment and public consultation processes.
Download Register 003 asWord - 28.09 KB
Download Register 003 asPDF - 129.71 KB
Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (consultation version)
A draft risk assessment and management plan prepared to support the Regulator's decision. It describes the GMO(s) and proposed work with the GMO(s) and provides an assessment of potential risks posed by the GMO(s).
Download Register 003 asWord - 116.95 KB
Download Register 003 asPDF - 450.25 KB
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