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Panel for moratorium on GM food trials

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BS Reporter New Delhi

In a report, an expert committee appointed by the Supreme Court to assess the safety of genetically-modified crops, has recommended a 10-year moratorium on field trials of BT transgenics, especially food crops. Such a moratorium, enforced by former environment minister Jairam Ramesh, is already in place.

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First Published: Oct 19 2012 | 12:38 AM IST

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