The product dossier on Cotton MON 531 were reviewed for safety and nutritional differences compared
with the conventional cotton. The focus of the review was on any new or altered expression trait and
changes in composition and nutritional content or value relative to the conventional cotton. At the end of
the safety assessment, a conclusion was made that the cotton MON 531 is as safe as the conventional
cotton taking into account dietary impact of any changes in nutritional content or value.