New Delhi, India
April 3, 2008The 83rd
meeting of the
Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) considered of
applications for commercial release of Bt cotton expressing
approved gene events along with other issues yesterday.
Among other issues discussed were Hybrids expressing Cry 1 Ac
gene (MON 531 event), Hybrids expressing stacked genes Cry 1AC &
Cry 2Ab (Mon 15985 event), Hybrids expressing genes (Cry 1Ab
-Cry 1Ac ) “GFM Cry 1A”, Hybrids expressing Cry 1Ac event -1,
applications for field trials of Bt cotton expressing approved
gene events in the North Zone during Kharif, 2008 as recommended
by the MEC/RCGM, Hybrids expressing Cry 1 Ac gene (MON 531
event), Hybrids expressing stacked genes Cry 1AC & Cry 2Ab (Mon
15985 event) ,Hybrids expressing genes (Cry 1Ab -Cry 1Ac ) “GFM
Cry 1A” and Hybrids expressing Cry 1Ac event -1, applications
for field trials of Bt cotton expressing new gene events in the
North Zone during Kharif, 2008 as recommended by the MEC/RCGM.
Application submitted by M/s. Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co. Ltd.,
Maharashtra for permission to conduct Multi Location Research
Trials (MLRT) of four transgenic stack cotton hybrids namely MRC
7017 BG-II RRF, MRC 7031 BG-II RRF, MRC 7041 BG-II RRF & MRC
7045 BG-II RRF containing staked cry1Ac & cry2Ab genes (MON
15985) & CP4 EPSPS Event (MON 88913) in North zone was also
discussed.
The meeting also considered Revalidation of GEAC Permission for
Large Scale trials and seed production with SP 499 (Cry 1AC &
Cry 2Ab ) (Mon -15985) gene in the North Zone by M/s Bayer
Biosciences, Application for permission for conducting
Experimental seed production of Bt Brinjal by M/s Mahyco,
representations regarding conduct of the MLRT with Bt okra
hybrid at Nadia District, West Bengal by M/s. Maharashtra Hybrid
Seeds Co. Ltd. And guidelines for the Conduct of Confined Field
Trials of Regulated, Genetically Engineered Plants in India and
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
AGENDA
for the 83rd meeting of the Genetic
Engineering Approval Committee to be held on 2.4.2008
Agenda item No. 1 : Leave of absence
Agenda item No. 2 : Confirmation of Minutes of 82nd
Meeting of the GEAC held on 11.1.2008
Agenda item No. 3 : Action taken report on the decision
taken in the 82nd GEAC meeting.
Agenda Item No. 4 : Policy issues.
4.1 Recommendations of the
Sub committee constituted by the Ministry to review the need
for case by case regulation of Bt cotton hybrids expressing
approved gene events.
4.2 Presentation by Central Institute of Cotton Research on
the ‘Monitoring the susceptibility of bollworms to Bt gene
and development of insect resistance” and outcome of the
National Consultation on IRM Strategy organized by MoEF on
21-22 January, 2008.
Agenda Item No 5: Consideration
of applications for commercial release of Bt cotton expressing
approved gene events.
Hybrids expressing Cry 1
Ac gene (MON 531 event)
5.1 Application for commercialization of VBCH-1006 and
VBCH-1008 BG expressing Cry 1 Ac gene by M/s Vibha seeds (P)
Ltd.
5.2 Application for commercialization of VICH-11 BG
expressing Cry 1 Ac gene by M/s Vikram seeds (P) Ltd.
Hybrids expressing stacked genes Cry 1AC & Cry 2Ab (Mon
15985 event)
5.3 Application for commercialization 6488- 2 expressing Cry
1AC & Cry 2Ab genes (Mon 15985 event) by M/s Bioseeds.
5.4 Application for commercialization of VBCH-1501 and
VBCH-1504 expressing (Cry 1AC & Cry 2Ab (Mon-15985 event) in
the North Zone by M/s Vibha seeds (P) Ltd.
5.5 Application for commercialization MRC-7041 BGII and
MRC-7045 expressing (Cry 1AC & Cry 2Ab genes (Mon 15985
event) by M/s Mahyco.
5.6 Application for commercialization Jassi BGII expressing
(Cry 1AC & Cry 2Ab genes (Mon 15985 event) in the North Zone
by M/s Ankur Seeds.
5.7 Application for commercialization of RCH-134 BGII
expressing (Cry 1AC & Cry 2Ab genes (Mon-15985 event) in the
North Zone by M/s Rasi seeds (P) Ltd.
5.8 Application for commercialization KDCHH-441 BGII
expressing (Cry 1AC & Cry 2Ab genes (Mon 15985 event) in the
North Zone by M/s Krishidhan Seeds (P) Ltd.
5.9 Application for commercialization of VICH-11 BGII and
VICH-9 expressing (Cry 1AC & Cry 2Ab genes (Mon 15985 event)
by M/s Vikram seeds (P) Ltd.
Hybrids expressing genes (Cry 1Ab -Cry 1Ac ) “GFM Cry 1A”
5.10 Application for commercialization of UPLHH-1 expressing
(Cry 1Ab –Cry 1Ac) “GFM Cry 1A” in the North Zone by M/s
Uniphos Enterprises.
5.11 Application for commercialization of Navkar-5 Bt
expressing (Cry 1Ab –Cry 1Ac) “GFM Cry 1A” in the North Zone
by M/s Navkar Hybrid seeds Pvt. Ltd.
Hybrids expressing Cry 1Ac event -1
5.12 Application for commercialization of JKCH-226 Bt and
JKCH-1945 Bt containing Cry 1Ac event -1 in North Zone by
M/s JK Agri Genetics Ltd.
Agenda Item No 6: Consideration
of Applications for field trials of Bt cotton expressing
approved gene events in the North Zone during Kharif, 2008 as
recommended by the MEC/RCGM
Hybrids expressing Cry 1
Ac gene (MON 531 event)
6.1 Application submitted by M/s. Seeds Works India Pvt.
Ltd., Hyderabad for permission to conduct Multi Location
Research Trials (MLRT) trials on five Bt. cotton hybrids
BG-I (HXH) namely SWCH-4314, SWCH-4322, SWCH-4324, SWCH-4428
& SWCH-4531 containing cry1Ac gene (MON 531 event) in North
Zone.
6.2 Application submitted by M/s. Seeds Works India Pvt.
Ltd., Hyderabad for permission to conduct SAU trials on five
Bt. cotton hybrids BG-I (HXH) namely SWCH- 4314, SWCH-4322,
SWCH-4324, SWCH-4428 & SWCH-4531 containing cry1Ac gene (MON
531 event) in North zone.
6.3 Application submitted by M/s. Seeds Works India Pvt.
Ltd., Hyderabad for permission to conduct Strip trials of 30
Bollgard cotton hybrids (HxH) namely SWCH 4362 to SWCH 4391
Bt containing cry1Ac gene (Event MON 531) at their own
research farm located at Ghaziabad, UP in North Zone.
6.4 Application submitted by M/s. Rasi Seeds Pvt. Ltd.,
Tamil Nadu for permission to conduct Multi Location research
Trials MLRT/SAU trials on one Bt cotton hybrid namely Shakti
9 Bt cotton hybrid (BG-1) expressing cry1Ac gene (MON 531)
in North Zone.
6.5 Application submitted by M/s. Super Seeds Pvt. Ltd.,
Hissar for permission to conduct limited field trials (Strip
trials) for 94 new transgenic Bt cotton hybrids containing
cry1Ac gene, MON 531 event at one location Hisar, Haryana in
North zone.
6.6 Application submitted by M/s. Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd.,
Hyderabad for permission to conduct Multi Location Research
Trial of five Bt cotton hybrids namely NCS-901 Bt, NCS-902
Bt, NCS-903 Bt, NCS-904 Bt and NCS-905 Bt containing cry1Ac
gene (Event MON 531) in North zone.
6.7 Application submitted by M/s. Ankur Seeds Pvt. Ltd.,
Nagpur for permission to conduct limited Research Field
Trials (strip tests) of 40 Bt cotton hybrids namely
ARCHH-101 to ARCHH-140 containing cry1Ac gene (MON 531) in
20 hybrids & cry1Ac & cry2Ab genes (MON 15985) in 20 hybrids
in North zone.
6.8 Application submitted by M/s. Ankur Seeds Pvt. Ltd.,
Nagpur for permission to conduct Replicated Multi Location
Research Trials (MLRT)/SAU Trials/ Seed production of three
intra-hirsutum Bt cotton hybrids namely Jai Bt, Ankur 3028
Bt and Ankur 8120 Bt containing cry1Ac gene (MON 531) in
North zone.
6.9 Application submitted by M/s. Bayer Bioscience Pvt.
Ltd., Hyderabad for permission to conduct SAU Trials and
Seed production of Bt cotton hybrids namely SP 499 B1
(Goldmine) containing cry1Ac gene (MON 531) in North zone.
6.10 Application submitted by M/s. Prabhat Agri Biotech
Ltd., Hyderabad for permission to conduct Multi Location
Research Trial (MLRT) of three Bt cotton hybrids namely
PCH-401 Bt, PCH-402 Bt and PCH-403 Bt containing cry1Ac
genes (Event MON 531) in North zone.
Hybrids expressing stacked genes Cry 1AC & Cry 2Ab (Mon
15985 event) 6.11
Application submitted by M/s. Nandi Seeds Pvt. Ltd.,
Mahabubnagar for permission to conduct MLRT/ SAU & ICAR
trials on three Bt. cotton hybrids BG-II (HXH) namely SDS
6003, SDS 27 & SDS 234 containing cry1Ac (MON 531 event)
during Kharif 2008 in North zone
6.12 Application submitted by M/s. Pravardhan Seed (P) Ltd.,
Hyderabad for permission to conduct Multi Location Research
Trials (MLRT) on five Bt. cotton hybrids (HXH) BG II namely
PRCH- 301 BGII, PRCH-302 BGII, PRCH-331 BGII, PRCH-333 BGII,
PRCH-343 BGII containing cry1Ac & cry2Ab (MON 15985) in
North zone.
6.13 Application submitted by M/s. Seeds Works India Pvt.
Ltd., Hyderabad for permission to conduct Multi Location
Research Trials (MLRT) of five Bollgard II Bt cotton hybrids
(HxH) namely SWCH 2 Bt, SWCH 4704 Bt, SWCH 4707 Bt, SWCH
4711 Bt and SWCH 4713 Bt containing cry1Ac and cry2Ab genes
(Event MON 15985) in North Zone.
6.14 Application submitted by M/s. Seeds Works India Pvt.
Ltd., Hyderabad for permission to conduct Strip trials of 40
Bollgard II cotton hybrids (HxH) namely SWCH 4731 to SWCH
4770 Bt containing cry1Ac and cry2Ab genes (Event MON 15985)
at their own research farm located at Ghaziabad, UP in North
Zone.
6.15 Application submitted by M/s. Amar Bio-tech Ltd.,
Hyderabad for permission to conduct Multi Location research
Trials MLRT/SAU/ICAR trials on four BG-II cotton hybrids
namely ABCH-1299Bt, ABCH-2099Bt & ABCH-4899 Bt and ABCH-7399
Bt containing cry x (cry1Ac + cry2Ab) (Event MON 15985) in
North zone.
6.16 Application submitted by M/s. Rasi Seeds Pvt. Ltd.,
Tamil Nadu for permission to conduct Multi Location research
Trials MLRT/ICAR trial on three Bt cotton hybrids namely
RCH-602 BG II, RCH-605 BG II and RCH-314 BG II expressing
cryX (cry1Ac and cry2Ab) gene (MON 15985) in North zone.
6.17 Application submitted by M/s.Super Seeds Pvt. Ltd.,
Hissar for permission to conduct limited field trials (Strip
trials) for 10 new transgenic BGII Bt cotton hybrids
containing (cry1Ac & cry2Ab gene event, MON 15985) in their
own farm Hisar, Haryana in North zone.
6.18 Application submitted by M/s. Kaveri Seeds Pvt. Ltd.,
Secunderabad for permission to conduct Multi Location
research Trials (MLRT) on four Bt cotton hybrids namely
KCH-36, 999, 14K59, 15K39 BG II) containing cry1Ac & cry2Ab
gene MON 15985 in North zone.
6.19 Application submitted by M/s. Kaveri Seeds Pvt. Ltd.,
Secunderabad for permission to conduct Strip Trials on seven
Bt cotton hybrids namely KCH-100, KCH-172, KCH-189, KCH-211,
KCH-311, KCH-411 and KCH-611 BG II containing cry1Ac &
cry2Ab gene MON 15985 in North zone.
6.20 Application submitted by M/s. Bayer Bioscience Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi for permission to conduct contained limited
research trial (Strip trials) of 20 Bt cotton hybrids namely
SP7101 B2 to SP7120 B2 BGII containing cry1Ac & cry2Ab gene
MON 15985 in North zone.
6.21 Application submitted by M/s. Bayer Bioscience Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi permission for Multi location research
trials (MLRT)/SAU trial/Seeds production of four Bt cotton
hybrids namely SP139 B1, SP1169 B1, SP7007 B1, SP1056 B1
containing cry1Ac gene MON 531 in North zone.
6.22 Application submitted by M/s. Bayer Bioscience Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi permission for Multi location research
trials (MLRT)/ SAU trial/ ICAR/ Seed production of five Bt
cotton hybrids namely SP1169 B2, SP7017 B2, SP1036 B2,
SP7001 B2, SP7010 B2 containing cry1Ac & cry2Ab gene MON
15985 in North zone.
6.23 Application submitted by M/s. Monsanto Genetics India
Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai for permission to conduct Multi location
research trials (MLRT) on six (HXH) BG II cotton hybrids
namely EGCH-1426 B2, EGCH 5 B2, EGCH 73 B2, SO7H846,
SO7H866, S07H878 containing cry1Ac & cry2Ab gene in North
zone.
6.24 Application submitted by M/s. Vibha Agrotech Ltd.,
Hyderabad for permission to conduct Multi location research
trials (MLRT)/SAU/Seed production on four Bt cotton hybrids
namely VBCH-1515, VBCH-1516, VBCH-1517 , and VBCH-1518
containing cry1Ac & cry2Ab gene in North zone.
6.25 Application submitted by M/s. Prabhat Agri Biotech
Ltd., Hyderabad for permission to conduct Multi Location
Research Trial (MLRT) of four Bt cotton hybrids namely
PCH-876 Bt2, PCH-877 Bt2, PCH-878 Bt2 and PCH-879 Bt2
containing cry1Ac & cry2Ab gene (Event MON 15985) in North
zone.
6.26 Application submitted by M/s. Prabhat Agri Biotech
Ltd., Hyderabad for permission to conduct limited seed
production of four Bt cotton hybrids namely PCH-876 Bt2,
PCH-877 Bt2, PCH-878 Bt2 and PCH-879 Bt2 containing cry1Ac &
cry2Ab gene (Event MON 15985) in North zone.
6.27 Application submitted by M/s. Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd.,
Hyderabad for permission to conduct Multi Location Research
Trial (MLRT) of four Bt cotton hybrids namely NCS-855 Bt2,
NCS-856 Bt2, NCS-857 Bt2 and NCS-858 Bt2 containing cry1Ac &
cry2Ab genes (Event MON 15985) in North zone.
6.28 Application submitted by M/s. Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd.,
Hyderabad for permission to conduct limited seed production
of four Bt cotton hybrids namely NCS-855 Bt2, NCS-856 Bt2,
NCS-857 Bt2 and NCS-858 Bt2 containing cry1Ac & cry2Ab gene
(Event MON 15985) in North zone.
6.29 Application submitted by M/s. Vikram Seeds Limited,
Ahmedabad for permission to conduct Multi Location Research
Trials (MLRT) of four cotton hybrids (HXH) namely VICH-303
Bt (BG-II), VICH-304 Bt (BG-II), VICH-305 Bt (BG-II) and
VICH-306 Bt (BG-II) containing cry1Ac & cry2Ab genes (MON
15985) in North zone.
6.30 Application submitted by M/s. Ankur Seeds Pvt. Ltd.,
Nagpur for permission to conduct Multi Location Research
Trials (MLRT) of three intra-hirsutum Bt cotton hybrids
namely Jai BG-II, Ankur 3028 BG-II and Ankur 2420 BG-II
containing cry1Ac & cry2Ab genes (MON 15985) in North zone
and seed production of the same hybrids in half acre each.
6.31 Application submitted by M/s. Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds
Co. Ltd., Maharashtra for permission to conduct Multi
Location Research Trials (MLRT) of four transgenic stack
cotton hybrids namely MRC 7361 BG-II, MRC 7365 BG-II, MRC
7373 BG-II & MRC 7083 BG-II containing staked cry1Ac &
cry2Ab genes (MON 15985) in North zone.
Hybrids expressing genes (Cry 1Ab -Cry 1Ac ) “GFM Cry 1A”
6.32 Application submitted by M/s. Safal Seeds & Biotech
Ltd., Jalna for permission to conduct Multi Location
Research Trial/ (MLRT) and Seed production of three Bt
cotton hybrids namely SBCH-278 Bt, SBCH-286 Bt and SBCH-290
Bt containing GFM cry1Ac gene in North zone.
6.33 Application submitted by M/s. Navkar Hybrid Seeds Pvt.
Ltd., Ahmedabad for permission to conduct Multi Location
Research Trials (MLRT) of three (HXH) Bt-cotton hybrids viz.
ACH-1085 Bt, ACH-1163 Bt and ACH-1177 Bt containing ‘GFM
cry1A’ gene in North zone.
6.34 Application submitted by M/s. Uniphos Seeds &
Bio-Genetics, Secunderabad for permission to conduct Multi
Location Research Trials (MLRT)/ SAU trials and Experimental
Seed Production of four transgenic Bt cotton hybrids namely
UPLHH-168 Bt, UPLHH-264 Bt, UPLHH-342 Bt and UPLHH-350 Bt
containing GFM cry1A fusion gene in North zone.
6.35 Application submitted by M/s. Uniphos Enterprises Ltd.,
Mumbai for permission to conduct Multi Location Research
Trials (MLRT)/ SAU trials and Experimental Seed Production
of four transgenic Bt cotton hybrids namely UPLHH-360 Bt,
UPLHH-338 Bt, UPLHH-10 Bt and UPLHH-12 Bt containing GFM
cry1A fusion gene in North zone.
Hybrids expressing Cry 1Ac event -1
6.36 Application submitted by M/s. JK Agri Genetics Ltd.,
Hyderabad for permission to conduct Multi Location Research
Trials (MLRT) of four newly developed JKAL-Bt cotton hybrids
namely JKCH-1950 Bt, JKCH-1953 Bt, JKCH-1974 Bt and
JKCH-2021 Bt containing cry1Ac gene (Event-1) in North zone.
Agenda Item No 7: Consideration
of Applications for field trials of Bt cotton expressing new
gene events in the North Zone during Kharif, 2008 as recommended
by the MEC/RCGM
7.1 Application submitted
by M/s. Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co. Ltd., Maharashtra for
permission to conduct Multi Location Research Trials (MLRT)
of four transgenic stack cotton hybrids namely MRC 7017
BG-II RRF, MRC 7031 BG-II RRF, MRC 7041 BG-II RRF & MRC 7045
BG-II RRF containing staked cry1Ac & cry2Ab genes (MON
15985) & CP4 EPSPS Event (MON 88913) in North zone.
Agenda item No 8: Other item
8.1 Revalidation of GEAC
Permission for Large Scale trials and seed production with
SP 499 (Cry 1AC & Cry 2Ab ) (Mon -15985) gene in the North
Zone by M/s Bayer Biosciences.
8.2 Application for permission for conducting Experimental
seed production of Bt Brinjal by M/s Mahyco.
8.3 Representations regarding conduct of the MLRT with Bt
okra hybrid at Nadia District, West Bengal by M/s.
Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co. Ltd.
8.4 Guidelines for the Conduct of Confined Field Trials of
Regulated, Genetically Engineered Plants in India and
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Agenda Item No 9: Any other
matter with the permission of the Chair.
Information to project proponents:
Proponents who wish to present their case/views before the GEAC
may be available during the meeting on 2.4.2008. |
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