Article 1 Genetically modified organism and unique identifier
Genetically modified cotton ( Gossypium hirsutum and Gossypium barbadense) GHB811, as specified in point (b) of the Annex to this Decision, is assigned the unique identifier BCS-GH811-4, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 65/2004.
Article 2 Authorisation
The following products are authorised for the purposes of Article 4(2) and Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, in accordance with the conditions set out in this Decision: (a) foods and food ingredients containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified cotton BCS-GH811-4; (b) feed containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified cotton BCS-GH811-4; (c) products containing or consisting of genetically modified cotton BCS-GH811-4 for uses other than those provided for in points (a) and (b), with the exception of cultivation.
Article 3 Labelling
1. For the purposes of the labelling requirements laid down in Article 13(1) and Article 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and in Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003, the ‘name of the organism’ shall be ‘cotton’. 2. The words ‘not for cultivation’ shall appear on the label of and in the documents accompanying the products containing or consisting of genetically modified cotton BCS-GH811-4, with the exception of products referred to in Article 2, point (a).
Article 4 Method for detection
The method set out in point (d) of the Annex shall apply for the detection of genetically modified cotton BCS-GH811-4.
Article 5 Monitoring for environmental effects
1. The authorisation holder shall ensure that the monitoring plan for environmental effects, as set out in point (h) of the Annex, is put in place and implemented. 2. The authorisation holder shall submit to the Commission annual reports on the implementation and the results of the activities set out in the monitoring plan in accordance with the format set out in Decision 2009/770/EC.
Article 6 Community register
The information set out in the Annex shall be entered in the Community register of genetically modified food and feed, as referred to in Article 28(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.
Article 7 Authorisation holder
The authorisation holder shall be BASF Agricultural Solutions Seed US LLC, represented in the Union by BASF SE.
Article 8 Validity
This Decision shall apply for a period of 10 years from the date of its notification.
Article 9 Addressee
This Decision is addressed to BASF Agricultural Solutions Seed US LLC, 100 Park Avenue, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932, United States, represented in the Union by BASF SE, Carl-Bosch-Str. 38, D-67063, Ludwigshafen, Germany.