Q. Consider the following statement :
Statement-I : India does not import apples from the United States of America.
Statement-II : In India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Exp) Option d is the correct answer.
Statement I is incorrect. India does import apples from the United States of America. Recently, India decided to remove additional duties on import of eight US products, including apples. The import of apples from USA was to the value of US$ 5.27 million (4,486 Ton) in FY 2022-23.
Statement II is correct. In India, Genetically Modified Food can be imported only with the approval of the competent authority. Import of food products is regulated under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSAI), 2006. Indian Customs can clear food products including Genetically Modified (GM) food products only after necessary approval/No Objection Certificate (NOC) by FSSAI. The Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 prohibits import, manufacture, use or sale of GM food without FSSAI’s approval.
