| Clarify Bt brinjal safety: Govt to Mahyco |
| Our Bureau / New Delhi June 7, 2006 |
| The genetic engineering approval committee (GEAC) of the environment ministry has sought clarifications on safety of Bt brinjal seeds from the manufacturer Mahyco. Mahyco has sought permission for large-scale seed production and field trials of Bt brinjal which is the first genetically altered food crop to seek such approval in India. The company was asked at the GEAC last week to clarify on some specific safety concerns raised by a member. The clarifications provided by the company are to be put on the ministry |
