GMAC Student Reporters' Challenge 2009 (Submission Deadline: 6 Jul 2009; Video Screening Session: 5 Sep 2009)

As part of its ongoing efforts in objectively imparting scientifically-sound information on gene modification (GM) technology and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to the public, GMAC is organizing an inter-school competition - the GMAC Student Reporters' Challenge 2009. Participants of the competition would create video clips on “The Facts and Myths of GM foods." Registration for the competition is now closed. To all who have dared to take up the Challenge, we look forward to seeing your great work! Please be reminded that all video entries must reach the GMAC Secretariat by 6 Jul 2009. Please also book your time for the Video Screening Session on 5 Sep 2009! Click here to find out more!

Multi-Agency Circular on Biosafety Guidelines for Research, Release, and Importation of GMOS

GMAC has published biosafety guidelines for research as well as commercial release of GMOs. The Ministry of Health, Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, National Environment Agency, and Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore, have issued a joint circular to encourage researchers, importers, and other relevant stakeholders dealing with GMOs to comply with the GMAC guidelines. Click here to view the multi-agency circular.