(a) whether the use of genetically modified foods are resulting in several
diseases as the genes of frog and fish are introduced in some food products; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the use of genetically modified foods are resulting in several
diseases as the genes of frog and fish are introduced in some food products; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a)&(b) Rule 11 of the Rules for the Manufactures, Use, Import , Export and Storage of
Hazardous Microorganisms/ Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cell, Rules 1989 notified by
the Ministry of Environment and Forests under the provisions of the Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986 provides that food stuffs, ingredients in food stuffs and additives including
processing aids containing or consisting of genetically engineered organisms or cells, shall
not be produced, sold, imported or used except with the approval of the Genetic Engineering
Approval Committee (GEAC) under that Ministry. No generically modified(GM) Food crop has been
approved for commercial release in India by GEAC.