Australia
January 28, 2021
The Gene Technology Regulator is assessing an application from BASF Australia Ltd for commercial cultivation of canola genetically modified (GM) for herbicide tolerance and a hybrid breeding system in all canola growing areas of Australia. The GM canola and its products would enter general commerce, including use in human food and animal feed.
The Regulator has prepared a Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) for this application and welcomes written submissions on issues relating to the protection of human health and safety and the environment prior to making a decision on whether or not to issue the licence. The consultation RARMP and related information can be obtained via the contacts below. Submissions should reference DIR 175 and be received by 25 March 2021.
Office of the Gene Technology Regulator
MDP 54 GPO Box 9848 CANBERRA ACT 2601
Telephone: 1800 181 030 OGTR Website
E-mail: ogtr@health.gov.au
DIR 175 documents
The following documents are available for DIR 175:
Invitation to comment
The document invites written submissions from the public on the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (consultation version) prepared by the Regulator as part of the assessment of this application. It explains how the public can access or obtain the consultation documents and the due date for submissions.
PDF format - 124 KB
DOCX format - 44 KB
Questions and Answers on consultation on Risk Assessment
A series of questions and corresponding answers on the licence application and the Regulator’s assessment. It also explains how the public can access or obtain the consultation documents, due date for submissions and next steps in the decision making process.
PDF format - 84 KB
DOCX format - 25 KB
Summary of Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (consultation version)
The document summarises the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan prepared as part of the assessment of this application. It provides a brief description of the licence application, the risk assessment and risk management plan.
PDF format - 188 KB
DOCX format - 56 KB
Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (consultation version)
The document details the risk assessment and risk management plan prepared as part of the Regulator’s decision making process for this application. It explains the risk assessment context, provides an assessment of risks posed by the GMO(s), details whether any of those risks require management and lists the proposed licence conditions.
PDF format - 1441 KB
DOCX format - 570 KB
Reference material
Risk Analysis Framework for licence applications to the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (2013)
The Biology of Brassica napus L. (canola) and Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Coss. (Indian mustard)
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