Indian authorities rushed approvals for a locally developed genetically modified (GM) mustard variety by violating environmental regulations, said a group of activists opposed to GM crops on Friday.
for indigenously developed GM mustard seeds, paving the way for the commercial use of its first GM food crop.
GEAC's decision was riddled with serious regulatory lapses, the coalition said in a report released on Friday. India, the world's biggest edible oil importer, meets more than 70% of its cooking oil demand through imports. Scientist and former vice-chancellor of Delhi University Deepak Pental developed the lab-altered mustard seeds with his team for more than a decade.after a lengthy, foolproof trial and the new variety is safe for the environment and human health.
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