Australia
October 19, 2022
The Gene Technology Regulator has issued licence DIR 190 to BASF Australia Ltd, authorising the commercial release of Indian mustard genetically modified (GM) for herbicide tolerance.
The release is authorised to take place throughout Australia. The GM Indian mustard and products derived from the GM Indian mustard may enter general commerce, including use in human food and animal feed.
The licence decision was informed by a Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) undertaken by the OGTR with input from stakeholders nationwide. This included consultation with the public, state and territory governments, local councils, Australian Government agencies, the Minister for the Environment, and the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee. The Regulator thanks submitters for their contributions.
Submissions are summarised in Appendices B and C of the RARMP, together with information about how any issues raised relating to risks to human health and safety, and the environment were considered.
The RARMP concludes that this commercial release poses negligible risk to people and the environment.
General licence conditions have been imposed to ensure ongoing oversight of the release.
The finalised RARMP, a summary of the RARMP, the licence, and Questions & Answers can be found on the DIR 190 page of the OGTR website. You can also request them via the contacts detailed below.
Office of the Gene Technology Regulator
MDP 54 GPO Box 9848 CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: 1800 181 030 E-mail: ogtr@health.gov.au
OGTR website
DIR 190
Commercial release of Indian mustard genetically modified for herbicide tolerance (RF3)
Licence details
Licence number:
DIR 190
Licence status:
Current
Category:
Agricultural
Release:
Commercial
Organisation:
BASF Australia Ltd
Parent organism:
Indian mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Coss.)
Modified trait:
Herbicide tolerance, Male fertility restoration
Licence issue date:
13 October 2022
Description:
This licence authorises BASF Australia Ltd to commercially release Indian mustard genetically modified for herbicide tolerance. The GM Indian mustard is allowed to be grown in all Indian mustard growing areas in Australia, subject to restrictions in some Australian States and Territories for marketing reasons. Commercial Indian mustard production occurs on a small scale, mainly in central New South Wales and western Victoria.
The Regulator has not imposed any specific measures to manage risk, as the risk assessment concluded that this release of GM Indian mustard poses negligible risk to the health and safety of people or the environment. General conditions have been imposed to ensure that there is ongoing oversight of the release.
The risk analysis for this application was carried out in accordance with the Regulator's Risk Analysis Framework.
You can find out more about the biology of Indian mustard and how it is farmed in Australia in the biology document.
Date application received: 25 November 2021
RARMP open for public consultation: 8 June 2022
RARMP closed for public consultation: 3 August 2022
Documents
Licence decision - notification
Outlines the Regulator’s decision to issue a licence following the assessment of this application.
Download DIR 190 as Word - 80.24 KB
Download DIR 190 as PDF - 173.31 KB
Licence decision - Q&A
FAQs on the licence application and the Regulator’s decision to issue a licence for this application.
Download DIR 190 as Word - 26.43 KB
Download DIR 190 as PDF - 133.45 KB
Risk assessment and risk management plan - 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.
Download DIR 190 as Word - 298.69 KB
Download DIR 190 as PDF - 284.67 KB
Risk assessment and risk management plan - full version
The final 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). It also includes a summary of submissions received during the public consultation process.
Download DIR 190 as Word - 512.93 KB
Download DIR 190 as PDF - 1.95 MB
Licence conditions
Sets out the licence conditions imposed by the Regulator, including the licence holder’s general and specific obligations and reporting requirements.
Download DIR 190 as Word - 156.29 KB
Download DIR 190 as PDF - 371.34 KB
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