5.11.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 28921 COMMISSION DECISION of 30 October 2009 authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize MON 89034 (MON-89@34-3) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2009) 8383) (Only the French and Dutch texts are authentic) (Text with EEA relevance) (2009/813/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed ('), and in particular Articles 7(3) and 19(3) thereof, Whereas: On 14 December 2006, Monsanto Europe SA submitted to the competent authority of the Netherlands an appli- cation, in accordance with Articles 5 and 17 of Regu- lation (EC) No 1829/2003, for the placing on the market of foods, food ingredients, and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON 89034 maize (the application). The application also covers the placing on the market of other products containing or consisting of MON 89034 maize for the same uses as any other maize with the exception of cultivation. Therefore, in accordance with Articles  5(5) and 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, it includes the data and information required by Annexes IIl and IV to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing  Council  Directive ~ 90/220/EEC ()  and information and conclusions about the risk assessment carried out in accordance with the principles set out in Annex II to Directive 2001/18/EC. It also includes a monitoring plan for environmental effects conforming with Annex VII to Directive 2001/18/EC. On 18 December 2008, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) gave a favourable opinion in L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1. L 106, 17.4.2001, p. 1. accordance with Articles 6 and 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and concluded that it is unlikely that the placing on the market of the products containing, consisting of, or produced from MON 89034 maize as described in the application (the products) will have any adverse effects on human or animal health or the environment in the context of their intended uses (). In its opinion, EFSA considered all the specific questions and concerns raised by the Member States in the context of the consultation of the national competent authorities as provided for by Articles 6(4) and 18(4) of that Regulation. In its opinion, EFSA also concluded that the environ- mental monitoring plan, consisting of a general surveillance plan, submitted by the applicant is in line with the intended use of the products. Taking into account those considerations, authorisation should be granted for the products. A unique identifier should be assigned to each GMO as provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 65/2004 of 14 January 2004 establishing a system for the development and assignment of unique identifiers for genetically modified organisms (¥). On the basis of the EFSA opinion, no specific labelling requirements other than those provided for in Articles 13(1) and 25(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, appear to be necessary for foods, food ingredients and feed containing, consisting of, or produced from MON 89034 maize. However, in order to ensure the use of the products within the limits of the authorisation provided for by this Decision, the labelling of feed containing or consisting of the GMO and other products than food and feed containing or consisting of the GMO for which authorisation is requested should be complemented by a clear indication that the products in question must not be used for cultivation. (®) http:/[registerofquestions.efsa.europa.eu/rogFrontend questionLoader? question = EFSA-Q-2007-042 (4 O] L 10, 16.1.2004, p. 5.