Application A1154 - Food derived from insect-protected cotton line MON88702

FSANZ has assessed an Application made by Monsanto Australia Limited to seek approval for food derived from an insect-protected cotton line MON88702 and has prepared a draft variation of a food regulatory measure. Cotton line MON88702 has been genetically modified to provide protection from piercing and sucking insects, belonging to the hemiptera and thysanoptera orders. Pursuant to section 31 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act), FSANZ now calls for submissions to assist consideration of the draft variation.