1.What kind of information is required for the scientific assessment of the applications meant for release in Singapore?
For information regarding the type of information to be submitted, you may wish to refer to Appendix 1 Questionnaire for Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Related to Agriculture of the Singapore Guidelines on the Release of Agriculture-Related GMOs. The Guidelines can be found here.
2.How long will the review process take?
The time taken to evaluate each application differs from case to case. This is mainly due to the varying number of rounds of clarifications required by the Subcommittee regarding each individual application.
3.How many rounds of clarifications will the review panel take in the entire assessment process?
The number of rounds of clarifications required differs from case to case. On average, the number of clarifications required for individual assessment ranges between two and three.
