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Country's Decision or any other Communication
(DEC)
last updated: 25 Jan 2012
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Approval for environmental release of three Bt cotton hybrids containing Cry 1Ac gene (MON 531 event) developed by Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company (MAHYCO).
EN
26 Mar 2002
Yes
- Decision on LMOs for intentional introduction into the environment (according to Article 10 or domestic regulatory framework)
No
No
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Person:Mr Raju BarwaleManaging Director,Resham Bhavan, 78, Veer Nariman Road, ChurchgateMumbai, Maharashtra
400 020, IndiaPhone: +91 22 22049497, +91 22 22043020,Fax: +91 22 22043020,Email: Raju.Barwale@mahyco.com,Website: http://www.mahyco.com,Related OrganizationMaharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Limited (MAHYCO)Private sector (business and industry)Resham Bhavan, 78, Veer Nariman Road, ChurchgateMumbai, Maharashtra
400 020, IndiaPhone: +91 22 22049497, +91 22 22043020,Fax: +91 22 22043020,Email: Raju.Barwale@mahyco.com,Website: http://www.mahyco.com,
No
Yes
Yes
Approval of the import and/or use of the LMO(s) with conditions
Refer decision document for conditions imposed by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
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Conditions were imposed for insect resistance management and post-release monitoring.
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BCH-LMO-SCBD-14775-17 Living Modified Organism MON-ØØ531-6 - Bollgard™ cottonMonsanto | Resistance to antibiotics (Kanamycin, Neomycin), Resistance to diseases and pests (Insects, Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths))
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BCH-RA-IN-103020-2 Risk Assessment generated by a regulatory process Approval for environmental release of three Bt cotton hybrids containing Cry 1Ac gene (MON 531 event) developed by Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company (MAHYCO)MON-ØØ531-6 - Bollgard™ cotton | Cotton, Resistance to diseases and pests, Resistance to antibiotics
The approval for environmental release for three Bt cotton hybrids expressing cry1Ac gene (MON 531 event) was intially for a period of three years(2002-2005). Subsequently the approval was extended after performance evaluation and currently several Bt cotton hybrids containing the same events are under commercial cultivation in cotton growing states across the country.
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