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BCH-DEC-ZA-300910-1   |   PDF   |   Print   |  
last updated: 04 Sep 2026
Amendment
No
General Information
Conditional commodity clearance of maize stack event DP910521
EN
17 Aug 2026
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 import of LMOs (Article 11.4)
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
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 https://www.nda.gov.za/index.php/publication/408-gmo-about-us# 

EN
DP910521 obtained commodity clearance under the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Act, 1997 (Act No. 15 of 1997)

EN
LMO identification & risk assessment
  • BCH-LMO-SCBD-265294-2 Living Modified Organism DP-91Ø521-2 - Insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant maize
    Corteva Agriscience, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. | Mannose metabolism, Resistance to diseases and pests (Insects, Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa spp.), European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis), Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)), Resistance to herbicides (Glufosinate)
  • BCH-RA-ZA-300841-1 Risk Assessment generated by a regulatory process Risk assessment for commodity clearance of maize event DP910521
    DP-91Ø521-2 - Insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant maize | Maize, Corn, MAIZE, Resistance to diseases and pests, Resistance to herbicides
Document on the decision, communication, notification or declaration
Additional Information