Maize event MZIR098 has been genetically modified to express the mCry3A protein (modified version of Cry3A of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. terebrionis) and the chimeric eCry3.1Ab protein which provide protection to western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) and related coleopteran pests, and enzyme phosphinothricin N-acetyl transferase (PAT) which confers tolerance to glufosinate-ammonium herbicide. PAT protein used as a selectable marker enabling identification of transformed plant cells as well as a source of resistance to the herbicide known as glufosinate ammonium. According to the existing scientific data and information available during the safety assessment, it is concluded that the maize event MZIR098 is substantially equivalent to its conventional counterpart in terms of morphology, nutrition, toxicity and allergenicity.