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■ FSSAI GUIDELINES ON GMO CROPS.


#Biotechnology #GS3

FSSAI issued an order setting the permissible limit for genetically modified organisms (GMO) in imported food crops at 1%.

□ GMO REGULATION IN INDIA.

◇ The task of regulating GMO levels in imported consumables was initially with the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Union environment ministry.

◇ With the enactment of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and FSSAI was asked to take over approvals of imported goods.

□ Genetically modified organism ?

In GMO, genetic material (DNA) is altered or artificially introduced using genetic engineering techniques.

□ GM techniques are used in :-

1.Biological and medical research.

2. Production of pharmaceutical drugs.

3. Experimental medicine (e.g gene therapy).

4. Agriculture (e.g. golden rice etc )

5. Genetically modified bacteria to produce the protein insulin.

6. To produce biofuels from some GM bacteria.

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