Assessment of additional information related to genetically modified oilseed rape MS11 (application...

In a previous scientific opinion on application EFSA-GMO-BE-2016-138, the EFSA Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO Panel) could not conclude on the comparative analysis and on the food and feed safety assessment of genetically modified (GM) oilseed rape MS11 because of the lack of an appropriate compositional data set. Following a request from the European Commission, the GMO Panel assessed additional information on the composition of oilseed rape MS11. The GMO Panel concluded that the information can be used to complement the original assessment. None of the differences identified in seed composition between oilseed rape MS11 and the conventional counterpart needed further assessment regarding food and feed safety. The GMO Panel found no evidence that the genetic modification impacts the overall safety of oilseed rape MS11. Τhe consumption of oilseed rape MS11 does not represent any nutritional concern. Νo post-market monitoring of food and feed is considered necessary. Considering the assessment reported in the original scientific opinion and in this statement, the GMO Panel concludes that oilseed rape MS11 is as safe as its conventional counterpart and the tested non-GM oilseed rape reference varieties with respect to potential effects on human and animal health and the environment.