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OECD Unique Identifier Commodity Traits Latest entry uploaded on
MON-877Ø1-2 Soyabean / Soybeans Lepidoptera resistance 27/11/2017
MON-877Ø1-2xMON-89788-1 Soyabean / Soybeans Glyphosate tolerance,Lepidoptera resistance 27/11/2017
MON-877Ø8-9 Soyabean / Soybeans Dicamba tolerance 10/09/2019
MON-88Ø17-3 Corn / Maize Coleoptera resistance,Glyphosate tolerance 27/11/2017
MON-89788-1 Soyabean / Soybeans Glyphosate tolerance 27/11/2017
MON-89Ø34-3 Corn / Maize Lepidoptera resistance 27/11/2017
MON-ØØ6Ø3-6 Corn / Maize Glyphosate tolerance 27/11/2017
MON-ØØ863-5 Corn / Maize Coleoptera resistance,Kanamycin resistance 27/11/2017
MON-ØØØ21-9 Corn / Maize Glyphosate tolerance 27/11/2017
MST-FGØ72-2 Soyabean / Soybeans Glyphosate tolerance,Isoxaflutole tolerance 27/11/2017
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Focal Point Information

E-mail:
Country:
Russian Federation
Organization/agency name (Full name):
FSBI «Institute of Nutrition» RAMS
Contact person name:
Nadezhda Tyshko
Website:
Physical full address:
109240, Russia, Moscow, Ustinsky Proezd, 2/14
Phone number:
+7(495)698-53-64
Fax number:
Country introduction
Summary:

The development of the GMO safety assessment currently used in the Russian Federation started in 1995–1996. The methodological approaches to comprehensive complex medical and biological assessment of GMOs were developed in the Russian Federation with due regard for international and national experience as well as new scientific approaches based on the achievements of contemporary fundamental science: genomic and proteomic analysis, detection of DNA damage or mutagenic activity, identification of products of free-radical modifications of DNA or other sensitive biomarkers. GMO safety assessment is carried out for the state registration. Any novel food derived from plant GMO produced in Russia or imported into Russia for the first time is subject to the state registration . Guidance for safety assessment is specified in MU 2.3.2.2306-07 “Medico-Biological Safety Assessment of Plant Genetically Modified Organisms”. According to the accepted regulations,the human health assessment of a novel GMO to be placed on the domestic market includes the following: ■ Molecular assessment includes analysis of genetic construction, genetic modification method, and the gene expression level. ■ Technological assessment includes determination of organoleptic and functional properties, analysis of technological characteristics of the finished products. ■ Human health safety assessment includes several sections of required assessments: analysis of compositional equivalence and toxicological,genotoxicological, and allergological safety studies. ■ Methods for identification include qualitative and quantitative assay of GMO in food (studies targeted at determination of correspondence of these methods to those used in Russia in order to provide monitoring of use and labeling of GM food). The list and the scope of required studies is determined on the basis of analysis of information of the GMO submitted for registration; however, the above-mentioned studies are required. If significant changes in the GMO’s genome, proteome, or metabolome are shown, additional studies may be required to determine: biological value and absorbency reproductive effect; gonadotoxic, embryotoxic, teratotoxic effect; potential carcinogenic effect; lifetime, etc.

Framework
Regulatory framework:
My country has a regulatory framework that requires the competent authority to conduct safety assessment of GM food.
Structure for GM food safety assessment:
My country has competent authority, agency, organization, ministry, department, committee, commission or a system/mechanism that is tasked to conduct or review GM food safety assessment.
Supplemental information:

The system of GM food safety assessment was created in 1998, since then it has been improved and now we have the strictest regulatory framework in the world: the list of obligatory investigations includes conducting of repro-toxicity experiments.

Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) is the competent authority, the Institute of nutrition and the co-executors conduct the safety assessment investigations and prepare the final report for submitting to the Rospotrebnadzor.

Contact details of the competent authority(s) responsible for the safety assessment and the product applicant:

Federal Research Centre of nutrition and biotechnology Viktor A. Tutelyan Ustinsky proezd, 2/14 109240 Moscow, RUSSIA E-mail: [email protected] Tel.:+7 495 698-53-60

Assessment
GM food safety assessment guidelines:
My country follows the relevant Codex Guidelines or national/regional guidelines that are in line with the Codex Guidelines in conducting safety assessment of GM food.
Conduct of GM food safety assessment:
My country regularly conducts food safety assessment of GM food.
Supplemental information on the implementation:

My country follows the second edition of national guidelines, the main approach to the GM food  safety assessment is based on national experience in the  toxicology area with taking into consideration Codex Guidelines.

 

The development of the GMO safety assessment currently used in the Russian Federation started in 1995–1996. The methodological approaches to comprehensive complex medical and biological assessment of GMOs were developed in the Russian Federation with due regard for international and national experience as well as new scientific approaches based on the achievements of contemporary fundamental science: genomic and proteomic analysis, detection of DNA damage or mutagenic activity, identification of products of free-radical modifications of DNA or other sensitive biomarkers.

GMO safety assessment is carried out for the state registration. Any novel food derived from plant GMO produced in Russia or imported into Russia for the first time is subject to the state registration . Guidance for safety assessment is specified in MU 2.3.2.2306-07 “Medico-Biological Safety Assessment of Plant Genetically Modified Organisms”.

According to the accepted regulations, the human health assessment of a novel GMO to be placed on the domestic market includes the following:  

■ Molecular assessment includes analysis of genetic construction, genetic modification method, and the gene expression level.

■ Technological assessment includes determination of organoleptic and functional properties, analysis of technological characteristics of the finished products.

■ Human health safety assessment includes several sections of required assessments: analysis of compositional equivalence and toxicological,genotoxicological, and allergological safety studies.

■ Methods for identification include qualitative and quantitative assay of GMO in food (studies targeted at determination of correspondence of these methods to those used in Russia in order to provide monitoring of use and labeling of GM food).

The list and the scope of required studies is determined on the basis of analysis of information of the GMO submitted for registration; however, the above-mentioned studies are required. If significant changes in the GMO’s genome, proteome, or metabolome are shown, additional studies may be required to determine: biological value and absorbency reproductive effect; gonadotoxic, embryotoxic, teratotoxic effect; potential carcinogenic effect; lifetime, etc.

 

Stacked events
Regulation of stacked events:
In my country, GM food/feed that contains stacked event(s) is considered as a new product even if all single events that are stacked have already approved.
Supplemental information on the stacked events:

Russia follows the national Methodical Guidelines  2.3.2.3388-16 “Medical and biological safety assessment of genetically modified stack events of plant origin ”

Our position regarding GM stacks registration is very close to the EU approach.

 

Production and trade
GM food/feed production:
My country produces GM food or feed for commercial and research purposes.
GM food/feed imports:
My country allows imports GM food or feed upon authorization.
Supplemental information on the production and trade:
LLP/AP incidents
LLP/AP incidents:
My country has not faced any LLP/AP situations in the last 10 years.
Supplemental information on the LLP/AP incidents:
Labelling requirement
Labelling requirement:
My country has a mandatory and positive labeling regulation on GM food (i.e., It contains GMO).
Supplemental information on the Labelling requirement:
Relevant links to documents and information prepared by the competent authority responsible for the safety assessment
Other relevant documents:
Country information last modified:
10/09/2019