Biosecurity Compact

It will be advisable for the Government of India to prepare a Biosecurity Compact, comprising precise action plans to face the following challenges

• Invasive Alien Species (introduced with the import of food grains and seeds)
    

• Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures to avoid mycotoxins, salmonella and other forms of infections in food
    

• Food, environment, and bio-safety relating to GMOs
    

• Bio-ethical considerations in research

An integrated Biosecurity Compact will help to county to take anticipatory action against potential bio-perils and to promote bio-happiness arising from the risk free applications of new technologies. A Task Force may be set-up to prepare a draft Biosecurity Compact for India.