Environmental safety approval for a plant genetically modified for omega-3 fatty acid production (MON 87769) from Monsanto Canada Inc.
The CFIA and Health Canada have received a submission from Monsanto Canada Inc. seeking an approval for unconfined environmental release (including for import purposes) and livestock feed and food use of a soybean line designated as MON 87769, which has been genetically modified to produce stearidonic acid (SDA).
The submission received is in accordance with CFIA guidelines for assessment of plants with novel traits (PNTs) for unconfined release, CFIA guidelines for assessment of novel feeds from plant sources, and HC guidelines for assessment of novel foods. To view information related to the environmental assessment of a plant with novel trait (PNT) or a novel feed, please refer to the CFIA Web site. To view the information related to the health and safety assessment of a novel food, please refer to the Health Canada Web site.
Summary of the Submission Package
Updated scientific information may be added to this submission by the developer at a later date, or CFIA and/or Health Canada may request further information from the developer.
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For more information on this product, please contact:
Monsanto Canada Inc.
350 Albert Street, Suite 315
Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 1A4
613-234-5121
