AgBioWorld Members Discuss GM Crops in the United Kingdom and Field Trials in India
UK May Soon Conceal Locations of GM Crops
Abstract: The Guardian posted an article on the possibility that Britain may soon be concealing the locations of GM crop field trials. This is in response to requests by biotechnology companies that field trial location information is too easily made available to activists who burn these fields in protest.
Source: The Guardian (UK)
India Supreme Court Allows GM Field Trial Submissions
Abstract: The Supreme Court in New Delhi ruled last week that biotechnology companies may seek permission from the regulatory body - Genetic Engineering Advisory Committee (GEAC) - for fresh trials, including open field trials of new GM crops. Members commented that this is great news and provided additional articles reporting on the subject.
Sources: The Times of India
Indian Express
Additional article from The Times of India
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