In reference to the order dated 21.08.2020 and 03.12.2020 it is clarified that:-
- The requirement of NON-GM cum GM-free certificate is applicable to consignments that are despatched from exporting country on or after 1 March 2021.
- (In its order dated 3 December 2020 the FSSAI had extended the date from 1 January 2021 to 1 March 2021 for the requirement of Non-GM cum GM Free certificate to accompany certain food imports)
- The tolerance limit for AP of GMOs at 1% is permissible in imported food crop consignments as listed in Annexure 1 of the order dated 21.08.2020.
- Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa)
- Apple (Malus x Domestica)
- Argentina Canola (Brassica napus)
- Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
- Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
- Cowpea (Vigna (unguiculate)
- Egg Plant (Brinjal) Solanum melanogoa
- Flax seed Linumusitatissimum L
- Maize (Zea mays)
- Melon (Cucumis melo)
- Papaya (carica papaya)
- Pineapple (Ananas comosus)
- Plum (Prunus domestica)
- Polish Canola (Brassica rapa)
- Potato (Solanum tuberosum)
- Rice (Oryza sativa)
- Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L)
- Soybean (Glycine max)
- Squash (Cucurbita pepo)
- Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris)
- Sugarcane (Saccharum sp)
- Sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum)
- Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)
- Wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Every consignment of these food items is to be accompanied by a Non-GM origin and GM-free certificate which shall be issued by the Competent National Authority of the exporting country for these food items which will be exported on or after 1 March, 2021
