Tanzania, Feb. 9 -- Arusha. Controversies surrounding the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the East Africa Community (EAC) bloc are in the spotlight once again.

Regional lawmakers are visiting the partner states to assess existing policies and laws before advising the governments on the best ways to embrace the technology.

The recommendations by members of the East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) will be presented to higher organs of the EAC for appropriate advice.

Members of the regional Assembly kick-started their assessment in six of the eight EAC member states with a general overview of GMO research status in each country.

GMO products such as crops are those which have new DNA (genes) inserted from the same or ...