Question

What is the full form of GEAC??

Answer 1

GEAC stands for Genetic Engineering Approval Committee and it was constituted in the Ministry of Environment and Forests under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

The objectives of GEAC are: -

1. To allow use of GMOs and products for commercial applications.
2. To select producers for restriction or prohibition, production, sale, import & use of GMOs both for research and applications under EPA.
 3.To approve large scale field trials, its data evaluation and final approval for release of transgenic crop 
4. To permit large scale production and release of GMOs

Answer 2

The full form of GEAC is Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee.