This site is intended to provide information, specifically on LLRICE601, to members of the rice industry, and other interested parties.
Bayer CropScience continues to cooperate closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the EU Commission and other relevant authorities globally in connection with the traces of LLRICE601 identified in samples of US commercial rice.
The company is providing scientific and technical expertise, and is working with commercial laboratories to make testing methods for LLRICE601 available to the rice industry when requested. Information on testing resources available to the rice industry is available on this Web site.
Various government authorities have confirmed that this rice poses no human health, food or feed safety, or environmental concern. Additional information on published statements for LLRICE601 from various countries and official bodies are available on this Website.