[March]FSSAI guidelines on GMO Crops Flashcards

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Context?

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FSSAI set the permissible limit for genetically modified organisms (GMO) in imported food crops at 1%.

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GMO regulation in India?

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Was Initially done by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) -> Due to enactment of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and FSSAI was asked to take over approvals of imported goods.

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What are GM crops?

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technology that involves inserting DNA into the genome of an organism.

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What are GMOs(Transgenic Organism)?

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In GMO, genetic material (DNA) is altered or artificially introduced using genetic engineering techniques.

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