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NGOs for Biosafety and Bioethics

Chapter Objectives:

It is not only government which plays an important role in securing international and national rights but a major role is also played by the various non-governmental organizations, in the country and abroad, for the liability and redressal of damage caused by genetically modified organisms (GMO) and its related work. In this chapter, students will be knowing what are these different organizations, their activities and their campaigns, their socioeconomic and cultural considerations related to the use and release of GMO.

INTRODUCTION TO NGOs

The main goal of biosafety in relation to genetically modified products is to ensure that all possible risks arising out of such research and commercialization ...

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