Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)

GEAC is apex body under Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change for regulating manufacturing, use, import, export and storage of hazardous micro-organisms or genetically engineered organisms (GMOs) and cells in the country.

It is also responsible for giving technical approval of proposals relating to release of GMOs and products including experimental field trials.

However, Environment Minister gives final approval for GMOs.