Scientific Opinion on application (EFSA-GMO-NL-2010-77) for the placing on the market of herbicide-tolerant genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25 for food and feed uses, import and processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Bayer CropScience

Abstract

Cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25 was produced by conventional crossing. The EFSA GMO Panel previously assessed the two single cotton events GHB614 and LLCotton25 and did not identify safety concerns. Integrity of the inserts was retained in the two-event stack cotton. No differences requiring further food and feed safety assessment were identified in the compositional analysis of cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25 except for a higher level of gossypol. The EFSA GMO Panel further assessed this difference and considers that it is of no safety relevan Show more