Tanzania: Local Researchers Confident On GMO Field Trials

SOME local researchers who have done applied laboratory research on suitability of genetically modified organism (GMO), are confident that a clause which holds them and their partner companies liable for any negative effects will be changed this year.

The liability clause which is a regulation directly from 2004 National Environmental Management Act has prevented them from doing field trials, they argue.

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