Monsanto Consults FSANZ on Use of Food Derived from GM Canola

“The FSANZ safety assessment found there are no human health or safety concerns and that food from this canola line is as safe for human consumption as food derived from conventional canola,” Mr McCutcheon said.

20 Aug 2012 --- Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) invited submissions on an application to change the Food Standards Code to allow food derived from a genetically modified canola.

FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Steve McCutcheon said the application from Monsanto Australia sought permission to allow food derived from a canola that’s been genetically modified to be tolerant to the herbicide glyphosate.

“The FSANZ safety assessment found there are no human health or safety concerns and that food from this canola line is as safe for human consumption as food derived from conventional canola,” Mr McCutcheon said.

“FSANZ welcomes comments from government agencies, public health professionals, industry and the community on the application.”

The closing date for submissions on Application A1071 is 27 September 2012.