Loading...
This record has been deleted. Since it is linked to a published record, it is available here for reference purposes only.
Click here to view the deleted recordThis document has been updated. This is not the latest published version. Click here to view the latest version of the record.
Country's Decision or any other Communication
(DEC)
last updated: 21 Oct 2025
No
Conditional general release of maize event MON95379
EN
22 Aug 2025
No
- Decision on LMOs for intentional introduction into the environment (according to Article 10 or domestic regulatory framework)
- Decision on LMOs for direct use as food or feed, or for processing (Article 11, LMOs-FFP)
No
Yes
-
Person:Bayer1600 Isando South AfricaIsando,
, South AfricaPhone: +2711 921 5000,Fax:Email: bongani.maseko@bayer.com,Website:Related OrganizationBayer 27 Wrench Road ()Private sector (business and industry)1600 Isando South AfricaIsando,
, South AfricaPhone: +2711 921 5000,Fax:Email: bongani.maseko@bayer.com,Website:
Yes
- LMOs for direct use as food
- LMOs for direct use as feed
- LMOs for processing
No
Approval of the import and/or use of the LMO(s) with conditions
Import permit is 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.dalrrd.gov.za/daffweb3/Branches/Agricultural-Production-Health-Food-Safety/Genetic-Resources/Biosafety/Services/Word-Application-Forms
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.dalrrd.gov.za/daffweb3/Branches/Agricultural-Production-Health-Food-Safety/Genetic-Resources/Biosafety/Services/Word-Application-Forms
MON95379 obtained general release under the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Act, 1997 (Act No. 15 of 1997).
-
BCH-LMO-SCBD-258895-1 Living Modified Organism MON-95379-3 - Insect-protected maizeBayer CropScience | Resistance to diseases and pests (Insects, Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa spp.), European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis), Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda))
-
BCH-RA-ZA-280394-1 Risk Assessment generated by a regulatory process Risk assessment for general release of maize event MON95379MON-95379-3 - Insect-protected maize | Resistance to diseases and pests
- https://www.nda.gov.za [ English ]
- https://www.nda.gov.za [ English ]
