Streamlining Regulatory Processes for Research Use Only Products: A Call for Clarity and Efficiency

In recent years, the landscape of life science research in Sri Lanka has encountered significant challenges due to regulatory hurdles imposed on the importation and distribution of Research Use Only …

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Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) Joins Forces with International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) through New MOU

In a significant stride towards fostering collaborative advancements in the realm of biotechnology, the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) and the Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 10, 2023.

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Organic Agriculture in Sri Lanka, Are We on The Right Track?

With the aim of converting Sri Lankan agriculture in to a 100% organic one, the Sri Lankan government took a policy decision to ban the import of agrochemicals with immediate effect. This decision came as a surprise to many in the agriculture and other related fields. Many discussions began to surface pointing out the pros and cons of going organic as a country.

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Sri Lanka Going Organic: Rethink the strategy; Agriculturists Write to President

As per a policy decision by the Sri Lankan Government the country is moving toward an eco-friendly sustainable agricultural system by promoting organic farming within the country. Going with this decision the government issued the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2226/48 of May 6, 2021, banning the importation of chemical fertilizers and pesticides with immediate effect. As a country which relies heavily on agriculture this decision came as a surprise and discussions, arguments and debates began surfacing over the good and bad sides of it.

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