The nptII gene (neomycin phosphototransferase II)
provides resistance to certain antibiotics, such as the aminoglycosides
kanamycin, neomycin and geneticin, in plants. The panel previously addressed the
issue of whether the antibiotic resistance could be transferred from plants to
animals in 2004, finding that there is no scientific evidence that such a
transfer would occur.
New assessment
On the basis of evidence - both previously existing and additional - the panel considers that it is "very unlikely" that the presence of the nptII gene in plants would change the existing prevalence of the gene in bacterial sources in the environment and therefore poses no risk to human or animal health or the environment.
EFSA has forwarded its opinion to the EC and EU member states (plus Norward and Sweden). These, it says, "will now be able to take into account EFSA's most recent scientific advice on the nptII gene when considering GMO authorisation issues.
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EFSA
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New assessment
On the basis of evidence - both previously existing and additional - the panel considers that it is "very unlikely" that the presence of the nptII gene in plants would change the existing prevalence of the gene in bacterial sources in the environment and therefore poses no risk to human or animal health or the environment.
EFSA has forwarded its opinion to the EC and EU member states (plus Norward and Sweden). These, it says, "will now be able to take into account EFSA's most recent scientific advice on the nptII gene when considering GMO authorisation issues.
Related website:
EFSA
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(Source: Foodnavigator.com)
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