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Food Safety Body Proposes Regulations For Genetically Modified Ingredients
FSSAI has come out with draft regulations for genetically modified food, proposing mandatory prior approval from the regulator to manufacture, sell and import food or ingredients produced from genetically-modified organisms.
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Not Ready For GM Mustard Seeds, Says Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Prabhulal Saini
Rajasthan's Agriculture Minister Prabhulal Saini on Wednesday said the state was not ready to introduce genetically modified (GM) mustard and was doing well with normal seeds.
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Environment Committee Approves GM Mustard. Anti-GM Activists, Farmers Remain Opposed
The country's first genetically modified food crop, GM Mustard, gets the green light from the Ministry of Environment and Forests' Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). The committee has given a positive recommendation calling it "safe" and fit for commercial release.
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Top Court Extends Stay On Commercial Release Of Genetically Modified Mustard
The Supreme Court today extended the stay on the commercial release of Genetically Modified (GM) Mustard crop till further orders as the matter did not reach the board for hearing.
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Genetically Modified Mustard Cultivation Faces Stiff Protest
Activist forum, GM-Free Bengal, has opposed purported government efforts to approve genetically modified mustard for commercial cultivation.
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The Debate on GM Foods: Should India Give in to Anti-Science Dissent Industry?
With the European Union expected to approve import of genetically-modified food products, opponents in India have a weaker case at hand.
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Chipotle to Stop Serving Genetically Altered Food
In a first for a major restaurant chain, Chipotle Mexican Grill on Monday will begin serving only food that is free of genetically engineered ingredients.
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Majority of Americans Support Labeling Genetically Modified Foods
A large majority of Americans support labeling of genetically modified foods, whether they care about eating them or not.
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No Proof to Show Genetically Modified Foods Bad for Health: Prakash Javadekar
There is no scientific evidence that genetically modified (GM) crops are bad for health or environment, union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar told parliament on Thursday.
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The hot debate about genetically modified foods
Genetically modified foods have been around for years, but most Americans have no idea if they are eating them. The Food and Drug Administration says they don't need to be labeled. But in the first major victory for consumers who say they have the right...
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Discoverer of DNA says yes to genetically modified food
Nobel Laureate James D. Watson, credited for the landmark discovery of the structure of the DNA, says "genetically modified foods are good." 84-year-old Watson says he feels the use of genetically modified foods was a way to save the world from starvation.
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Now Bt debate over resistant pests
Bt giant Monsanto's announcement of a new resistant pest now sparks off a fresh debate on allowing genetically modified crops.
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Bt Brinjal debate: PM's Balancing Act
The Prime Minister will meet key ministers to try and resolve the GM (Genetically Modified crops) divide within the government.
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No to Bt Brinjal for now
The Centre has announced a moratorium on genetically modified brinjal, saying more studies are needed of the impact of Bt Brinjal on health and environment before it is released commercially.
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Seek mental help: Jairam to Bt brinjal protester
Greeted with protests in Bangalore over the Bt Brinjal, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh lost his cool and called one of the protesters a mental patient asking him to leave.
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Food Safety Body Proposes Regulations For Genetically Modified Ingredients
FSSAI has come out with draft regulations for genetically modified food, proposing mandatory prior approval from the regulator to manufacture, sell and import food or ingredients produced from genetically-modified organisms.
-
Not Ready For GM Mustard Seeds, Says Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Prabhulal Saini
Rajasthan's Agriculture Minister Prabhulal Saini on Wednesday said the state was not ready to introduce genetically modified (GM) mustard and was doing well with normal seeds.
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Environment Committee Approves GM Mustard. Anti-GM Activists, Farmers Remain Opposed
The country's first genetically modified food crop, GM Mustard, gets the green light from the Ministry of Environment and Forests' Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). The committee has given a positive recommendation calling it "safe" and fit for commercial release.
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Top Court Extends Stay On Commercial Release Of Genetically Modified Mustard
The Supreme Court today extended the stay on the commercial release of Genetically Modified (GM) Mustard crop till further orders as the matter did not reach the board for hearing.
-
Genetically Modified Mustard Cultivation Faces Stiff Protest
Activist forum, GM-Free Bengal, has opposed purported government efforts to approve genetically modified mustard for commercial cultivation.
-
The Debate on GM Foods: Should India Give in to Anti-Science Dissent Industry?
With the European Union expected to approve import of genetically-modified food products, opponents in India have a weaker case at hand.
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Chipotle to Stop Serving Genetically Altered Food
In a first for a major restaurant chain, Chipotle Mexican Grill on Monday will begin serving only food that is free of genetically engineered ingredients.
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Majority of Americans Support Labeling Genetically Modified Foods
A large majority of Americans support labeling of genetically modified foods, whether they care about eating them or not.
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No Proof to Show Genetically Modified Foods Bad for Health: Prakash Javadekar
There is no scientific evidence that genetically modified (GM) crops are bad for health or environment, union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar told parliament on Thursday.
-
The hot debate about genetically modified foods
Genetically modified foods have been around for years, but most Americans have no idea if they are eating them. The Food and Drug Administration says they don't need to be labeled. But in the first major victory for consumers who say they have the right...
-
Discoverer of DNA says yes to genetically modified food
Nobel Laureate James D. Watson, credited for the landmark discovery of the structure of the DNA, says "genetically modified foods are good." 84-year-old Watson says he feels the use of genetically modified foods was a way to save the world from starvation.
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Now Bt debate over resistant pests
Bt giant Monsanto's announcement of a new resistant pest now sparks off a fresh debate on allowing genetically modified crops.
-
Bt Brinjal debate: PM's Balancing Act
The Prime Minister will meet key ministers to try and resolve the GM (Genetically Modified crops) divide within the government.
-
No to Bt Brinjal for now
The Centre has announced a moratorium on genetically modified brinjal, saying more studies are needed of the impact of Bt Brinjal on health and environment before it is released commercially.
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Seek mental help: Jairam to Bt brinjal protester
Greeted with protests in Bangalore over the Bt Brinjal, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh lost his cool and called one of the protesters a mental patient asking him to leave.
