No final decision on Approval to GM Mustard: Environment Ministry

A section of the media has carried inaccurate reports that GEAC in the Ministry has granted approval to GM Mustard. No final decision has been taken as yet on the issue. The GEAC, in a meeting held on August 11, 2016, has examined the Safety Document prepared by the Sub-Committee of the GEAC. The GEAC has appraised the Safety Document prepared by the Sub-Committee and the Safety Document will be put up on the website of GEAC inviting comments from the public.