Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI)

It will consist of three full-time and two part-time members.

It will have three divisions, each headed by a Chief Regulatory Officer.

It will be supported by

a Risk Assessment Unit
an Enforcement Unit
a Monitoring Office
a Product Ruling Committee
an Environmental Appraisal Panel
Scientific Advisory Panels
an Inter-ministerial Governing Board,
a Biotechnology Advisory Council
State Biotechnology Regulatory Advisory Committees

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Aadhaar : Key Features

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