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published: 06 Mar 2014 last updated: 11 Apr 2022
Amendment
No
General Information
Australia
DIR 091 - Commercial release of cotton genetically modified for insect resistance (WideStrike™ Insect Protection Cotton)
EN
25 Nov 2009
No
Subject of the decision, notification, communication or declaration
  • Decision on LMOs for intentional introduction into the environment (according to Article 10 or domestic regulatory framework)
LMOs for intentional introduction into the environment
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Result of the decision
Approval of the import and/or use of the LMO(s) with conditions
https://www.ogtr.gov.au/gmo-dealings/dealings-involving-intentional-release/dir-091
EN
Compliance with the Gene Technology Act 2000.
Licence conditions specify the geographic area where GM Widestrike cotton may be grown commercially.
EN
LMO identification & risk assessment
  • BCH-LMO-SCBD-15107-11 Living Modified Organism DAS-24236-5 × DAS-21Ø23-5 - WideStrike™ cotton
    Resistance to diseases and pests (Insects, Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths))
  • BCH-RA-AU-105387-2 Risk Assessment generated by a regulatory process DIR 091 Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan
    DAS-24236-5 x DAS-21Ø23-5 - WideStrike™ cotton | Cotton, Resistance to diseases and pests
Document on the decision, communication, notification or declaration

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