A technical sub-committee of India’s genetic engineering regulator has concluded that a genetically modified variety of mustard, DMH-11, that is currently being examined, is “safe” for being used as food or feed and also for the environment. The report was released by the regulator, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), which sought suggestions from the public over the next 30 days. Suggestions from the public will have to be evaluated by GEAC to see if evidence on bio-safety has been ignored. If there are no such concerns, the GEAC will have to decide whether to recommend DMH-11 for commercial cultivation. The GEAC’s recommendation will then have to be approved by the environment minister whose decision will be final.

Source: Indian Express September 05, 2016 19:52 UTC