Appeal No. 2004-0329 Page 2
Application No. 09/251,953
24. A method for preparing non-genetically modified processed grain when
the potential for contamination of said grain by genetically modified seeds exists,
comprising:
a) selecting a non-genetically modified seed stock for planting;
b) certifying that said non-genetically modified seed stock was planted
and grown under conditions effective for harvesting a crop containing 5% or less
genetically modified seeds;
c) harvesting said stock;
d) processing said crop under conditions effective for producing
processed grain containing 5% or less genetically modified seeds; and
e) certifying that said crop was processed under said processing
conditions.
45. A method for preventing contamination of non-genetically modified
processed grain when the potential for contamination of said grain by genetically
modified seeds exists, comprising;
a) harvesting a crop containing less than 5% genetically modified seeds;
b) certifying that said crop contains less than 5% genetically modified
seeds;
c) processing said crop under conditions effective for producing
processed grain containing less than 5% genetically modified seeds; and
d) certifying that said crop was processed under said processing
conditions.
60. The method of claim 45, wherein said certifying step b) comprises:
i) inspecting identified acreage for contamination by genetically modified
plants prior to planting; and
ii) inspecting said identified acreage for contamination by genetically
modified plants prior to harvesting said crop.
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