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Canada approves GM corn Mon 89034
July 21, 2008
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved the commercial release of the genetically modified corn Mon 89034.
The GM corn, expressing the cry1A.105 and cry2Ab2 genes for lepidopteran pest resistance, has been authorized for use as livestock feed in the country. Based on thorough scientific assessment, CFIA has determined that the GM corn does not present any livestock feed safety concerns or environmental risks compared to currently commercialized corn varieties in Canada.
Any corn lines derived from event MON 89034 may also be released into the environment and used as livestock feed, provided that no inter-specific crosses are performed, the intended uses are similar and the novel genes are expressed at a level similar to that of the authorized line.
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