1. What does the GMAC Subcommittee on Release do?
The GMAC Release Subcommittee has been tasked specifically to: To draft revisions of the Singapore Guidelines on the Release of Agriculture-Related GMOs, when necessary, for GMAC’s approval;
- To designate the various agencies (ie. SFA, NEA, MOH, NParks) to implement the Guidelines using
their existing legislation;
- To assess the risks associated with the release of GMOs and GMO-related products or recommend to GMAC
to appoint an expert panel if necessary;
- To make recommendations to GMAC on the approval for release of GMOs and GMO-related products;
2. What kind of applications does it review and endorse?
The Release Subcommittee scientifically reviews applications involving the intentional release of GMOs into the environment for purpose of planting, commercial sale or clinical trials and provides its findings to relevant authorities for their considerations for the (GMO) final approval.