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BCH-DEC-KE-262737-1   |   PDF   |   Print   |  
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last updated: 25 Dec 2022
Amendment
No
General Information
Approval for Environmental Release of Virus Resistant Cassava Event 4046 and its varietal derivatives in Kenya
EN
18 Jun 2021
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
No
Yes
No
No
Result of the decision
Approval of the import and/or use of the LMO(s) with conditions
This approval is for environmental release only for purposes of conducting National Performance Trials (NPTs)
EN
The limited approval for environmental release will allow the conduct of multi-location trials (National Performance Trials) in Kenya, whose findings and conclusions will inform future regulatory decision on commercial release (trade, food, feed and processing). 
EN
Information sharing with other databases
No
LMO identification & risk assessment
  • BCH-LMO-SCBD-258946-1 Living Modified Organism DPS-Ø4Ø46–8 - Cassava brown streak disease-resistant cassava
    Virus Resistant Cassava for Africa(VIRCA), Donald Danforth Plant Science Center | Resistance to antibiotics (Kanamycin, Neomycin), Resistance to diseases and pests, Selectable marker genes and reporter genes
  • BCH-RA-KE-262736-1 Risk Assessment generated by a regulatory process Summary risk assessment report on the Application for Environmental Release of Virus Resistant Cassava Event 4046 And Its Varietal Derivatives in Kenya
    DPS-Ø4Ø46–8 - Cassava brown streak disease-resistant cassava | Cassava, Brazilian arrowroot, Yuca, Manioc, Mandioca, MANES, Resistance to diseases and pests, Resistance to antibiotics, Selectable marker genes and reporter genes
Document on the decision, communication, notification or declaration