August 12, 2017 7:04 AM

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GM food products: If notified, 30 days time should be given, SC

The Supreme Court has said that if any notification is issued by the Centre for sale of genetically modified food products in the market, one month time should be given for raising objections.<br/><br/>Stating this the bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud said that provisions already exist in the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSS), 2006 in this regard and the notification can only be issued after appropriate regulations are put in place.<br/><br/>Senior Advocate appearing for the Centre said that the issue is under active consideration of the government and notification can be issued only after regulations are passed by Parliament. The Apex Court disposed of the plea filed by environmental activist after taking the statement on record.

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