Bayer and MS Technologies have achieved a milestone on their path to delivering increased yield and enhanced weed control solutions for soybean growers. The FG72 x LL55 herbicide tolerant trait stack received a positive scientific opinion from EU Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which was subsequently accepted by the European Commission for the importation of FG72 x LL55 soybeans for food and feed uses. This follows receipt of approvals already from the U.S., Canada, and Brazil for cultivation. FG72 x LL55 confers tolerance to glufosinate (Liberty), glyphosate and isoxaflutole (an HPPD inhibitor) herbicides and is intended to be an important tool for soybean growers to achieve effective, durable weed control. FG72 x LL55 will build on the LibertyLink foundation with increased yield performance through market leading genetics, plus a differentiated, new mode of action (isoxaflutole) for use in soybeans that delivers burndown and residual control. The first launch is planned for the U.S. in 2019. FG72, also known as Balance GT, is owned by MS Technologies and was co-developed and is being marketed through a joint development agreement between MS Technologies and Bayer. The LL55 event and LibertyLink are owned by Bayer.