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Genetically modified cotton GHB614 x T304-40 x GHB119 is as safe as its non-GM comparators with respect to potential effects on human health, animal health, and the environment. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

May 16, 2026FSA research and evidence.Open Access

Assessment of Genetically Modified Cotton GHB614 X T304-40 X GHB119 for Food and Feed Uses, Import and Processing

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FAFood Standards Agency FSFood Standards Scotland

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Randomized trial assesses safety of genetically modified cotton for food and feed uses, indicating it is comparable to non-GM varieties.

Key Points

To evaluate the safety of genetically modified cotton GHB614 x T304-40 x GHB119 for food and feed uses.
Review of the EFSA opinion on the GM cotton application RP1205.
Assessment conducted by the FSA and FSS risk assessors for GB approval.
Comparison with non-GM cotton reference varieties.
The FSA and FSS concluded that the EFSA opinion is sufficient for risk analysis in GB.
The GM cotton was found to be as safe as its non-GM counterparts regarding human and animal health.
Environmental safety was also confirmed similar to tested non-GM varieties.

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Agency et al. (2022) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a080a5aa487c87a6a40c504 https://doi.org/10.46756/001c.162209

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