Traces of genetically modified (GM) material have been found in canola from Victoria, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
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Independent tests have confirmed an approved genetically modified material was detected in a small consignment of canola grain from Victoria, it said.
The trace level was below 0.01 times below the reportable level required from food labelling.
Australian Oilseeds Federation president Warren Burden says there will be an investigation into how the genetic material was introduced.
“It’s been thoroughly assessed and approved for unrestricted release and does not pose a risk to human health or the Australian environment,” he said.
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By GlobalDataThe detection will not affect normal operations with all relevant domestic and international customers and industry participants advised.
The Australian Oil Federation will work with the federal and state governments to decide if further action is required.
