The Indian government has issued an order for the first time exempting certain types of crops that are genome-edited from the stringent regulations that are applicable in the country on genetically modified or GM crops.
This order will give a boost to their development and research.
The SDN1 and SDN2 genome-edited plants have been exempted by the ministry of environment and forest from Rules 7-11 of the Environment Protect Act (EPA).
They are extempted for the purpose of manufacturing, importing, or usage or exporting and storage of microorganisms that are hazardous or organisms or cells that are genetically engineered rules-1989.
This order would help the government to notify and approve the guidelines related to genome-edited plants that are pending since 2020.