DHAKA: The Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has received the approval of the National Bio-safety Committee to conduct confined trials of golden rice (genetically modified or GM rice).

Local sources cited BRRI officer saying, “We received approval from the environment ministry to run the confined trial to develop the rice variety.”

The next step for BRRI will be to conduct tests for one more season and seek final approval for commercial release of golden rice.

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is also seeking approval of government regulatory agencies in the Philippines for the commercial release of golden rice, a process which could take around two years, IRRI says.

Source: oryza.com
BDST: 1111 HRS, NOV 12, 2013
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