#32026D0485Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/485 of 27 February 2026 renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize NK603
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This EU Commission decision renews for 10 years the authorisation to place on the market food, feed, and other products (except cultivation) containing or produced from genetically modified maize NK603 (MON-ØØ6Ø3-6). The maize is engineered to tolerate glyphosate-based herbicides. The renewal is based on the European Food Safety Authority's 2025 opinion, which found no new hazards, modified exposure, or scientific uncertainties compared to the 2009 risk assessment. The decision maintains existing labelling requirements including 'not for cultivation' on non-food/feed products and requires annual environmental monitoring reports. Bayer CropScience LLC is the authorisation holder, represented in the EU by Bayer Agriculture BV in Belgium.
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Key Changes
- Renewal of market authorisation for GM maize NK603 (MON-ØØ6Ø3-6) for 10 years from notification date (27 February 2026)
- Authorisation covers food, feed and other uses except cultivation
- No new hazards identified in EFSA 2025 scientific opinion compared to 2009 assessment
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Obligations
What this law requires
Authorisation holder must ensure the monitoring plan for environmental effects, as set out in the Annex, is put in place and implemented
Authorisation holder must submit annual reports to the Commission on the implementation and results of the monitoring plan for environmental effects, in accordance with the format set out in Decision 2009/770/EC
Products containing or consisting of genetically modified maize MON-ØØ6Ø3–6 (except food and food ingredients) must be labelled with the words 'not for cultivation'
For labelling purposes, the name of the organism shall be stated as 'maize' in accordance with Article 13(1) and Article 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003
Only genetically modified maize NK603 with the unique identifier MON-ØØ6Ø3–6 is authorised for placing on the market; products must use this specific identifier