EFSA publishes opinion authorizing renewal of soybeans with GTS 40-3-2, MON 87701 and MON 87701 × MON 89788

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) released scientific opinions on the data provided for renewal of authorization for genetically modified soybeans under events 40-3-2 (GTS 40-3-2), MON 87701 and MON 87701 × MON 89788.

The applications were submitted by Bayer Agriculture BV on behalf of Bayer CropScience. Bayer Agriculture BV is a legal entity with limited liability whose shares belong to Bayer CropScience. Both are based in Belgium.

According to documents, scientists found no evidence of new hazards, exposure modifications or uncertainties capable of altering the original risk assessments. In the case of the 40-3-2 event, cultivation in the European Union continues, despite there being permission for food and feed uses.

See information about each GMO event

1. Event: GTS 40-3-2 (40-3-2) - EPSPS

Trade name: Roundup Ready Soya

Culture: soybeans (Glycine max L.)

Developer: Monsanto Company

Introduction method: microparticle bombardment of plant cells or tissues

Vector: PV-GMGT04

Characteristics: tolerance to glyphosate herbicide

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2. Event: MON87701 - Cry1Ac

Trade name: not available

Culture: soybeans (Glycine max L.)

Developer: Monsanto Company

Introduction method: plant transformation mediated by Agrobacterium tumefaciens

Vector: PV-GMIR9

Characteristics: resistance to some insects of the order Lepidoptera

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3. Event: MON87701 x MON89788 - Cry1Ac and EPSPS

Trade name: Intacta Roundup Ready 2 Pro (Intacta RR2 Pro)

Culture: soybeans (Glycine max L.)

Developer: Monsanto Company

Introduction method: cross hybridization and selection

Vectors: PV-GMGOX20 and PV-GMIR9

Characteristics: tolerance to the herbicide glyphosate and resistance to some insects of the order Lepidoptera