The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
- AFood Safety and Standards Act, 2006
- BGeographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
- CEnvironment (Protection) Act, 1986Correct
- DWildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
Explanation
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Specifically, it was established under the Rules for the Manufacture, Use/Import/Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 1989, which were framed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. GEAC functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and is responsible for approving activities involving large-scale use of hazardous microorganisms and genetically engineered organisms.
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