FSANZ CEO Steve McCutcheon said that the application from Monsanto Australia sought permission to allow food derived from a canola that was genetically-modified to be tolerant to the herbicide glyphosate.
"The FSANZ safety assessment found there are no human health or safety concerns and that food from this canola line is as safe for human consumption as food derived from conventional canola," McCutcheon said.
"FSANZ welcomes comments from government agencies, public health professionals, industry and the community on the application." The closing date for submissions is September 27, 2012.
