EFSA concluded that the analysis of horizontal gene transfer from genetically modified cotton MON 15985 to bacteria did not indicate a risk to human or animal health or to the environment in the context of its intended uses, considering the expected low frequency of gene transfer from plant to bacteria compared with that between bacteria, and the very low exposure to DNA from genetically modified cotton MON 15985.
Eu égard à la portée de ces demandes et à la faible capacité de survie du coton en dehors des cultures, l'EFSA a jugé très peu probable que la dissémination accidentelle de semences viables de coton MON 15985 dans l'environnement ait des effets négatifs sur celui-ci.