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Country's Decision or any other Communication
Record information and status
Record ID
108017
Status
Published
Date of creation
2015-05-12 07:06 UTC (johnny@nre.gov.my)
Date of last update
2020-08-03 07:15 UTC (anita@biosafety.gov.my)
Date of publication
2020-08-03 07:15 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) 602-1/1/18
Date of the decision
2015-04-30
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 Lisa James
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Monsanto Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru
Malaysia
Phone:+65 9235 4849
Email:Lisa.e.james@monsanto.com
Importer’s or Applicant’s contact details
Ms Lisa James
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Monsanto Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru
Malaysia
Phone:+65 9235 4849
Email:Lisa.e.james@monsanto.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 Customs of the importing country.
2) Any spillage (during loading/unloading) shall be collected and cleaned up immediately.
3) Transportation of the consignment from the port of entry to any destination within the country shall be in closed containers.
4) A post monitoring plan for reporting adverse health effects in human and animals shall be implemented.
5) Should the approved person receive any scientifically proven information/evidences that confirms any adverse effect of MON89034 corn, the National Biosafety Board authority shall be informed immediately for a review (as in Section 18 of the Biosafety Act).
6) There shall be clear labeling of the product from importation down to all levels of marketing stating that it is only for the purpose of food, feed and processing and is not to be used as planting material.
Reasons
The conditions were imposed so that the product will not be intentionally introduced into the environment (planting).
LMO identification
MON-89Ø34-3 - YieldGard™ VT Pro™
Resistance to diseases and pests - Insects - Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths)
Show detection method(s)
Risk assessment
RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT OF THE GENETIC MODIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (GMAC) FOR AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL FOR RELEASE OF PRODUCTS OF MON 89034 FOR SUPPLY OR OFFER TO SUPPLY
MON-89Ø34-3 - YieldGard™ VT Pro™
Resistance to diseases and pests - Insects - Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths)

   
   
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