Opposition to GM mustard approval in India continues, amidst questions over biosafety data and regulatory lapses. […]
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India’s Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee has recommended the commercialisation of GM mustard to the Environment Ministry amidst strong opposition by farmers and civil society groups. […] This briefing paper examines the health risks, environmental impacts, and risk of contamination associated with genetically engineered Bt eggplant. […] One hundred civil society organizations from around the world have written to the authorities in Bangladesh, urging them to suspend the planned commercialization of Bt brinjal in the country. […] Joint action of environmental organisations and scientists against decision of the EU Commission. […] This report examines the expansion of soybean production in the Southern Cone of the Americas. It finds a direct link between the area under GM soybean production and increased herbicide use. […] Bt brinjal has a high risk of crossbreeding and spreading its GE gene to its wild relatives resulting in aggressive weeds in South and South-East Asia. […] With its first biopiracy lawsuit, India hopes to set a precedent for introducing biotech crops while conserving biodiversity and local community rights. […] This briefing highlights the many biosafety concerns and unanswered questions arising from the application for permission to conduct the first ever field trials in South Africa involving GM bananas. […] The Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management proposed prohibition of potato Amflora for feed and food in Norway. […] |
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