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BCH-DEC-GH-276257-1   |   PDF   |   Print   |  
last updated: 02 Dec 2024
Amendment
No
General Information
Decision on an application for authorisation of genetically modified Maize (Zea mays) with OECD unique identifier SYN- ØØØ98-3 for direct use as food, feed or for processing in Ghana submitted by Syngenta South Africa (Pty) Ltd., on behalf of Syngenta International AG.
EN
11 Oct 2024
No
Subject of the decision, notification, communication or declaration
  • Decision on LMOs for direct use as food or feed, or for processing (Article 11, LMOs-FFP)
  • Decision on domestic use of an LMO, including its placing on the market (Article 11.1)
LMOs for direct use as food or feed, or for processing (LMOs-FFP)
  • LMOs for direct use as food
  • LMOs for direct use as feed
  • LMOs for processing
No
Result of the decision
Approval of the import and/or use of the LMO(s) with conditions
Recommended Terms and Conditions
1.      The person granted this approval (permit holder) shall:   
a.       only use the event for food, feed or for processing and not for cultivation purposes;
b.      comply with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements; 
c.       ensure that any new scientific information obtained on the event which has potential biosafety implications be forwarded to the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) for consideration, in order to ensure the continued safe use of the event in Ghana. 
2.      This authorisation remains in force until it is revoked, suspended, or when the authorisation period elapses.
3.      The person granted this approval (permit holder) shall, at all times, remain the person with authorised dealings with the event and shall comply with the terms and conditions of the approval.
EN
To ensure regulatory compliance for the protection of human and animal health and the environment
EN
Information sharing with other databases
No
LMO identification & risk assessment
  • BCH-LMO-SCBD-111968-3 Living Modified Organism SYN-ØØØ98-3 - Insect resistant herbicide tolerant maize
    Syngenta (Novartis (Ciba-Geigy)) | Resistance to diseases and pests (Insects, Coleoptera (beetles), Western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera), Northern corn rootworm (Diabrotica barberi)), Resistance to herbicides (Glufosinate)
  • BCH-RA-GH-277569-1 Risk Assessment generated by a regulatory process Review of application for authorisation of genetically modified Maize (Zea mays) with OECD unique identifier SYN- ØØØ98-3 for direct use as food, feed, or for processing in Ghana submitted by Syngenta South Africa (Pty) Ltd., on behalf of Syngenta International AG.
    SYN-ØØØ98-3 - Insect resistant herbicide tolerant maize | Resistance to diseases and pests, Resistance to herbicides
Document on the decision, communication, notification or declaration