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The Indian government's Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) has announced that starting from March 1, 2021, all imported food products will need a Genetically Modified-Free Certificate. Any consignments with a bill of lading dated before this will be exempted. The FSSAI has also set the permissible tolerance limit for genetically modified organisms at one percent. The list of 24 food crops that are subject to this requirement includes staples like maize, soybean, rice, wheat, and potato.
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On February 8, 2021, the Indian government’s Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) clarified that the implementation of the requirement for a Genetically Modified-Free Certificate for imported food products will apply to all consignments with a bill of lading dated March 1, 2021, and or after. The clarification further informs stakeholders about the permissible tolerance limit for the adventitious presence of genetically modified organisms (i.e., genetically engineered) at one percent. Earlier in its order of August 21, 2020, the FSSAI listed 24 food crops that are subject to this requirement: 1) Alfalfa 2) Apple 3) Argentina Canola 4) Bean 5) Chicory ...
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