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Country's Decision or any other Communication
(DEC)
last updated: 26 Jun 2015
No
Conditional General Release of BT11xGA21 maize
EN
14 Dec 2010
No
- Decision on LMOs for intentional introduction into the environment (according to Article 10 or domestic regulatory framework)
No
Yes
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Johannesburg, GautengPerson:Syngenta
1685, South AfricaPhone:Fax:Email:Website:Related OrganizationSyngenta South Africa (Pty) Ltd ()Private sector (business and industry)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Approval of the import and/or use of the LMO(s) with conditions
The South African Government does not require the information listed in Article 8 and the advanced informed agreement procedure in Article 10, for imports of BT11xGA21 maize.
Import and export permits are still required for transboundary movement of this event.
The procedure to follow is to complete the application form for importation of a GMO that has obtained general release or commodity clearance under the GMO Act.
The applicant still needs to comply with any other relevant legislation in South Africa, with particular reference to phytosanitary requirements.
The application form for importation of a GMO that has general release or commodity clearance status in SA is available on the website of the Department of Agriculture at http://www.daff.gov.za/daffweb3/Branches/Agricultural-Production-Health-Food-Safety/Genetic-Resources/Biosafety/Services/Word-Application-Forms
EN
Import and export permits are still required for transboundary movement of this event.
The procedure to follow is to complete the application form for importation of a GMO that has obtained general release or commodity clearance under the GMO Act.
The applicant still needs to comply with any other relevant legislation in South Africa, with particular reference to phytosanitary requirements.
The application form for importation of a GMO that has general release or commodity clearance status in SA is available on the website of the Department of Agriculture at http://www.daff.gov.za/daffweb3/Branches/Agricultural-Production-Health-Food-Safety/Genetic-Resources/Biosafety/Services/Word-Application-Forms
BT11xGA21 maize obtained general release clearance (commercial planting/placing on the market) under the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Act, 1997 (Act No. 15 of 1997). This event may now be used for the following purposes in SA: commercial planting, use as food, feed and for processing.
EN
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BCH-LMO-SCBD-16121-8 Living Modified Organism SYN-BTØ11-1 × MON-ØØØ21-9 - YieldGard™ Roundup Ready™ maizeResistance to diseases and pests (Insects, Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis)), Resistance to herbicides (Glufosinate, Glyphosate)
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BCH-RA-ZA-108143-1 Risk Assessment generated by a regulatory process Risk assessment of BT11 x GA21 maizeSYN-BTØ11-1 x MON-ØØØ21-9 - YieldGard™ Roundup Ready™ maize | Maize, Corn, MAIZE, Resistance to diseases and pests, Resistance to herbicides
- http://www.daff.gov.za [ English ]
