Genetically modified corn: call for submissions
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for submissions on an application to allow food derived from a genetically modified corn line.
FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Steve McCutcheon said the corn line had been genetically modified to be tolerant to the herbicide glufosinate ammonium, and for protection against common corn pests.
“FSANZ has completed its safety assessment on this application and found there were no potential public health or safety concerns,” Mr McCutcheon said.
“FSANZ has determined that food derived from this corn line is as safe for human consumption as food derived from conventional corn cultivars.”
Interested stakeholders are invited to comment on the application. The closing date for submissions is 14 July 2015.
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