Import of Soyabean oil obtained from Round-up- Ready Soyabean - One time approval
The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) set up by Ministry of Environment and Forests has accorded 'one time approval' for import of GM Soybean oil (crude de-gummed/ refined form) derived from Round-up-Ready Soyabean for the purpose of consumption after refining. As per Condition No. 18 of Chapter 1A (General Notes Regarding Import Policy) of the ITC(HS) Classifications of Export and Import Items, 2004-2009
The import of any Food, Feed, raw or processed or any ingredient of food, food additives or any food product that contains GM material and is being used either for Industrial production, Environmental release, or field application will be allowed only with the approval of the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC).
DGFT POLICY CIRCULAR NO. 11 (RE-2007)/2004-2009 Dated: September 28, 2007