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New Rules for GEAC members
January 7 , 2025
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- The Centre has amended the rules governing the selection of experts to the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC).
- It is the apex technical body regulating genetically modified (GM) seeds in India under the Environment Protection Act of 1986.
- Under the new rules, an “expert member” ought to be disclosing their “interest” that could conflict with their duties.
- The expert is also need to take all steps necessary to ensure that any conflict of interest not affect any decision of the GEAC.
- An expert member with any direct or indirect association with a matter being discussed in a meeting of the committee is obliged to disclose this prior to the meeting.
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