On 18th November 2022, FSSAI published the draft notification on Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified Foods) Regulations, 2022. These regulations apply to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) intended for food use, food ingredients produced from GMOs that contain modified DNA, and also those that do not contain modified DNA. It included ingredients/additives/processing aids derived from GMOs.
Stakeholders can submit their objections or suggestion within 60 days from the date of publication of this draft.
Find the draft regulations here.