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Risk Assessment generated by a regulatory process (RA)
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BCH-RA-PH-46712-9   |   PDF   |   Print   |  
published: 15 Sep 2008 last updated: 25 Mar 2025
General Information
Determination for the Safety Assessment of Corn GA21 for Direct Use as Food, Feed and for Processing
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20 Nov 2008
Risk assessment details
Methodology and points to consider
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The mEPSPS show no known homology to any known mammalian allergen or toxin.
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mEPSPS protein does not pose allergenic risks to human.
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Corn GA21 is comparable with its conventional counterpart and will not pose any significant risk through consumption by both animals (for feed) and humans (for food). 
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A biosafety permit for Corn GA21 and all progenies derived from crosses of the product with any conventionally-bred corn and corn containing approved-biotech events for direct use as food, feed and for processing was issued to Monsanto Philippines, Inc. Corn GA21 is found to be as safe as its conventional counterpart and does not pose any significant risk to human and animal health.
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Corn GA21 is found to be as safe as its conventional counterpart and does not pose any significant risk to human and animal health.
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This application is not for propagation of Corn GA21. This LMO will be directly used for food, feed and for processing. 
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Quantitative diagnostic lateral flow strips, ELISA and PCR for routine quantitative and semi-quantitative detection of transgenes.  For higher sensitivity, real-time PCR.
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Information sharing with other databases
Yes
Yes
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Additional information
Corn GA21 is intended for direct use as food, feed and for processing.

All relevant references submitted by the technology developer in their application; other references requested by the Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP) members  and DA Regulatory Agencies during the evaluation of Corn GA21.
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