Day 28
Agriculture & FoodSkim2025-07-14
156th Meeting of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
What Happened
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) recommended confined field trials for transgenic cotton by Ajeet Seeds for the Kharif 2025 season. Additionally, the committee mandated updated regulatory guidelines for animal feed (DDGS) derived from genetically modified substrates to ensure safety in imports.
Why It Matters
This move signals a potential expansion of GM crops in India and strengthens the regulatory framework for managing the safety of GM-linked products in the livestock supply chain.
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