EPA Will Review StarLink Data

October 31, 2000

EPA will review new information submitted by Aventis and the food industry on StarLink corn. EPA is making available the information and starting a 30-day public comment period. After that, a formal scientific peer review will begin.

"The Agency will conduct a thorough scientific analysis of this new information, and will follow a rigorous process of scientific and public review to evaluate the allergenic potential of StarLink corn," said Stephen Johnson, EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator.

Aventis has asked EPA to grant a time-limited exemption for processed food products. The issue under consideration is the allergenic potential of StarLink corn.

EPA expects to hold the scientific peer review meeting, which will be open to the public, during the last week of November.