'No evidence' that Agent Orange Maize puts SA consumers at risk - DAFF

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) spokesperson Selby Bokaba confirmed in a statement published on Allafrica.com that "an application for commodity clearance of genetically modified (GM) maize [...] from DowAgroSciences - was approved in May 2012."

27 Jul 2012

Bokaba addressed issues related to "the safety of the GM maize and the safety of the agricultural remedy being applied." The safety of the GM maize was assessed according to the GM Act, reports Allafrica.com.

"As in many other countries, the use of 2, 4-D is legally allowed in SA," under specific restrictions related to Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) applicable to both conventional and GM maize when imported into South Africa for purposes of foodstuffs intended for human consumption, the DAFF statement on Allafrica.com said.

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