date:Aug 02, 2018
essment prior to the approval of such foods by FSSAI would be in respect of the food safety, while aspects related to their environmental impacts would be duly assessed by the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) prior to their approval as food by FSSAI.
The imports of GM food need approval under laws, i e clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, which assess the impact of GM products on biod