Funding of Regulators For The Regional Seminar And Training Workshop On Detection Methods For Gm Plants And Foods
27-29 March 2008, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore 

This program promoted better understanding of sampling and detection of GM plants, seed, grains and foods and the application of GM detection methods in the food supply chain. The workshop focused on the latest scientific concepts and tools, to help build understanding of sampling and analytical techniques for the relevant institutions and personnel working on GM Foods in the Southeast Asia region.

This 3-day seminar and wet workshop featured 1½ days of presentations and 1½ days of hands-on training in the laboratory. It also covered the status and development of GMOs and approaches towards harmonization.

BiotechCorp funded the participation of 3 government regulators who will be directly involved in the implementation of the Biosafety Act 2007 i.e. the Principal Assistant Director of the Food Quality Control Division (Department of Public Health, Ministry of Health), a Scientific Officer from the Biotechnology Section (Department of Chemistry, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation) and the Assistant Director of the Plant Quarantine Office (Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture).