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Bt eggplants (brinjal) in India

 

Since 1999 GENET collects and distributes information on various topics in the field of genetic engineering in agriculture, food production and health. With this "Special Topic: Bt Brinjal in India" GENET aims at providing an overview about the debate on development and approval of Bt brinjal in this country, based on our archives.

2010-02-25 |

Indian Prime Minister supports Bt brinjal moratorium, but time frame needs to be set

Appealing to his warring colleagues to ”speak with one voice” on the issue of biotechnology in food security and genetically modified (GM) crops including Bt brinjal, Dr. Singh appeared to back the moratorium decision but emphasised that the process could not be open-ended, adding a time frame would have to be set. It was clarified that the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, would remain the body to address ”concerns for resolving all scientific issues relating to Bt brinjal including safety aspects.”

2010-02-25 |

Indian Prime Minister supports Bt brinjal moratorium, but time frame needs to be set

Appealing to his warring colleagues to ”speak with one voice” on the issue of biotechnology in food security and genetically modified (GM) crops including Bt brinjal, Dr. Singh appeared to back the moratorium decision but emphasised that the process could not be open-ended, adding a time frame would have to be set. It was clarified that the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, would remain the body to address ”concerns for resolving all scientific issues relating to Bt brinjal including safety aspects.”

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