2008/495/EC: Commission Decision of 7 May 2008 concerning the provisional prohibition of the use and sale in Austria of genetically modified maize ( Zea mays L. line MON810) pursuant to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document number C(2008) 1718) (Text with EEA relevance)

The measures taken by Austria to prohibit the import and the processing into food and feed products of the Zea mays L. line MON810, authorised for placing on the market by Decision 98/294/EC are not justified under Article 23 of Directive 2001/18/EC.

Austria shall take the necessary steps to terminate the prohibition of import and processing into food and feed products of Zea mays L. line MON810 at the latest 20 days after its notification.

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Austria.