GMAC- Genetic Modification Advisory Committee of Singapore

What is the role of GMAC?
To ensure public safety in Singapore while allowing for the commercial use of GMOs and GMO-derived products by companies and research institutions, in compliance with international standards.

What are some of the guidelines for release of sgriculture-related Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)?
Notification and approval of GMAC is required before GMOs can be used. Proposal is also required to be submitted to GMAC, whereby informations such as Species of organisms, Eventual use of GMO, Location for release, Habitat and ecology, Genetics of the GMO, Data from contained work and other studies, Experimental procedures, monitoring and contingency planning needs to be provided. (Section A of Appendix 1) http://www.gmac.gov.sg/guidelines/agriculture_appendix_1_a.html

What are the objectives of the guidelines?
1. To ensure the safe movement and use in Singapore of agriculture-related GMOs.
2. To provide a common framework for:(a) assessment of risks of agriculture-related GMOs to human health and the environment; and(b) approval mechanisms for their release in Singapore.
3. These Guidelines address issues related to food safety based on the concept of substantial equivalence.

Adapted from : http://www.gmac.gov.sg/guidelines/agriculture_guidelines.html