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.
Risk Assessment generated by a regulatory process
(RA)
last updated: 25 Jan 2012
Approval for environmental release of three Bt cotton hybrids containing Cry 1Ac gene (MON 531 event) developed by Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company (MAHYCO)
EN
26 Mar 2002
-
Competent National Authority:Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ()Indira Paryavaran Bhavan, Jor Bagh Road, Ali GanjNew Delhi,
110003, IndiaPhone: +91 11 2469 5262,Fax:Email: secy.moef@nic.in,Website: http://envfor.nic.in,
-
Person:Mr Raju BarwaleManaging Director,Resham Bhavan, 78, Veer Nariman Road, ChurchgateMumbai, Maharashtra
400 020, IndiaPhone: +91 22 22049497, +91 22 22043020,Fax: +91 22 22043020,Email: Raju.Barwale@mahyco.com,Website: http://www.mahyco.com,Related OrganizationMaharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Limited (MAHYCO)Private sector (business and industry)Resham Bhavan, 78, Veer Nariman Road, ChurchgateMumbai, Maharashtra
400 020, IndiaPhone: +91 22 22049497, +91 22 22043020,Fax: +91 22 22043020,Email: Raju.Barwale@mahyco.com,Website: http://www.mahyco.com,
-
MON-ØØ531-6 - Bollgard™ cotton| Monsanto | Resistance to antibiotics (Kanamycin, Neomycin), Resistance to diseases and pests (Insects, Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths))
- Executive_summary_of_risk_assessment.doc [ English ]
- Ministry of Environment & Forests (GEAC Clearances) [ English ]
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
EN
Immunological and DNA based detection methods have been developed for detection of cry1Ac protein. Central Institute of Cotton Research, Nagpur is the referral laboratory for the same.
EN
The approval for environmental release for three Bt cotton hybrids expressing cry1Ac gene (MON 531 event) was intially for a period of three years(2002-2005). Subsequently the approval was extended after performance evaluation and currently several Bt cotton hybrids containing the same events are under commercial cultivation in cotton growing states across the country.
EN
| Record type | Field | Record(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country's Decision or any other Communication | Risk assessment | 1 | |
