Risk assessment report: Genetically Modified Foods and Feeds
Stearidonic Acid Producing Soybean MON87769 Line
Summary
2014 Volume 2 Issue 3 Pages 140
Details
2014 Volume 2 Issue 3 Pages 140
The Food Safety Commission of Japan (FSCJ) conducted a safety assessment of MON87769 line, a soybean producing stearidonic acid, based on the documents submitted by the applicant. The documents evaluated included the safety of the inserted genes, toxicity and allergenicity of the protein produced from the inserted genes, post-insertion analysis of the nucleotide sequences, stability of the inserted genes in the successive generations, influence on metabolic pathways in plants, comparative characterization of nutrients and toxic ingredients in plants. Newly produced adverse effects on humans derived from this line are unlikely based on the comparison between this line and the conventional counterpart. In conclusion, no concern relevant to human health is raised on the stearidonic acid producing soybean MON87769 line.
