Australia
March 15, 2022
The Gene Technology Regulator is assessing an application from Nuseed Pty Ltd to conduct a field trial of canola and Indian mustard genetically modified for altered oil content and herbicide tolerance. The trial is proposed to take place at up to 20 sites with a total area of 150 ha per year over 5 years. Sites would be in NSW, Vic and Qld. The plants grown in this field trial would not be used for commercial human food or animal feed.
The Regulator has prepared a Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) for this application and welcomes written submissions relating to the protection of human health and safety and the environment prior to making a decision on whether to issue the licence. The consultation RARMP and related information can be obtained via the contacts below. Submissions should reference DIR 188 and be received by 26 April 2022.
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
Source
Licence details
Licence number: DIR 188
Licence status: Application under evaluation
Category: Agricultural
Release: Limited and controlled
Organisation: Nuseed Pty Ltd
Date application received: 12 November 2021
RARMP open for public consultation: 15 March 2022
RARMP closed for public consultation: 26 April 2022
Documents
Licence application - invitation to comment
An invitation for written submissions from the public on the consultation version of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan. It also explains how the public can access the consultation documents and the due date for submissions.
Licence application - Q&A
FAQs on the licence application and a brief outline of the assessment and public consultation processes.
Risk assessment and risk management plan (consultation) - summary
A summary of 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.
Risk assessment and risk management plan (consultation) - full version
A draft risk assessment and management plan prepared to support the Regulator's decision. It describes the GMO(s) and proposed work with the GMO(s) and provides an assessment of potential risks posed by the GMO(s).
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