(a) whether the Government are keeping any track with information about the import of genetically modified food;
(b) if so, the names of these items; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor ?
(a) whether the Government are keeping any track with information about the import of genetically modified food;
(b) if so, the names of these items; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (SHRI BACHI SINGH RAWAT)
(a), (b) & (c) : Introduction of all genetically modified food in Indian market requires authorization from
the Government under the Indian Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the Rules-1989 governing the use of
genetically modified organisms and products thereof. Authorization is accorded after the safety of such food
is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Government so far has not approved the import and use of any
genetically modified food for marketing in India.