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Record information and status
Record ID
106214
Status
Published
Date of creation
2014-12-30 08:30 UTC (johnny@nre.gov.my)
Date of last update
2020-07-22 07:57 UTC (anita@biosafety.gov.my)
Date of publication
2020-07-22 07:57 UTC (anita@biosafety.gov.my)

General information
Country submitting the decision or communication
  • Malaysia
Competent National Authority(ies) responsible for the decision or communication
Department of Biosafety Malaysia
Level 1, Podium 2, Wisma Sumber Asli
No. 25, Persiaran Perdana, Precinct 4
Putrajaya
Malaysia, 62574
Phone:+603 8886 1579,+603 8886 1746
Fax:+603-8890 4935
Email:dob@biosafety.gov.my
Url:Department of Biosafety Malaysia
Title / Reference number of the decision or communication
JBK(S) 602-1/1/16
Date of the decision
2014-12-19
Is the decision taken prior to entry into force of the Protocol?
No
Is this an amendment to a previous decision / communication?
No
Decision or communication details
Subject(s) of the decision
Uses of the LMO(s)
  • LMOs for direct use as food
  • LMOs for direct use as feed
  • LMOs for processing
Has the decision been taken in the absence of a domestic regulatory framework and in accordance with Article 11.6?
No
Exporter’s contact details
Ms Gladys Loh Guay Suan
Product Registration, Crop Protection Division
BASF (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
No. 2, Jalan Astaka U8/87, Seksyen U8, Bukit Jelutong
Shah Alam, Selangor
Malaysia, 40150
Phone:+603 56283779
Fax:+603 56283756
Email:gladys.loh@basf.com
Importer’s or Applicant’s contact details
Ms Gladys Loh Guay Suan
Product Registration, Crop Protection Division
BASF (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
No. 2, Jalan Astaka U8/87, Seksyen U8, Bukit Jelutong
Shah Alam, Selangor
Malaysia, 40150
Phone:+603 56283779
Fax:+603 56283756
Email:gladys.loh@basf.com
Result of the decision
  • Approval of the import/use of the LMO(s) with conditions
Conditions
1) There shall be clear documentation describing the product by the exporter which shall be declared to the Royal Malaysian Customs.
2) There shall be clear labeling of the product from importation down to all levels of marketing to state that it is only for the purpose of food, feed and processing and is not to be used as planting material.
3) Should the approved person receive any credible and/or scientifically proven information that indicates any adverse effect of soybean FG72, the National Biosafety Board authority shall be informed immediately.  Feeding studies on livestock are recommended and data from these studies should be provided to the National Biosafety Board.
4) Any spillage (during loading/unloading) shall be collected and cleaned up immediately.
5) Transportation of the consignment from the port of entry to any destination within the country must be in a secured and closed condition.
6) Importers are required to provide certificate of analysis for isoxaflutole and glyphosate residues to show that FG72 soybean in the consignments are below the maximum residual level established prior to shipment.
Reasons
The conditions were imposed so that the product will not be intentionally introduced into the environment (planting).
LMO identification
MST-FGØ72-2 - Soy modified for tolerance to glyphosate and HPPD inhibitors
Resistance to herbicides - Glyphosate
Show detection method(s)
Risk assessment
Risk Assessment Report of the Genetic Modification Advisory Committee (GMAC) for an Application for Approval for Release of Product FG72 Glyphosate and Isoxaflutole Tolerant Soybean for Supply or Offer to Supply
MST-FGØ72-2 - Soy modified for tolerance to glyphosate and HPPD inhibitors
Resistance to herbicides - Glyphosate

   
   
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