Bt brinjal NGO's spoke on the topic - the then Indian Environment Minister, Jairam Ramesh, facilitated a moratorium on its release until further, unspecified, tests were conducted. Bt brinjal was approved for commercial release in Bangladesh in 2013. Mahyco licensed and used the "cry1Ac" gene obtained from Monsanto and two supporting genes ("nptII" and "aad"). The "cry1Ac" gene is under the transcriptional control of an enhanced cauliflower mosaic virus 35S (CaMV35S) promoter, which ensures the gene is expressed in all the brinjal's tissue throughout its complete life cycle. "NptII" and "aad" are selectable marker genes, "nptII" is used to identify transgenic plants
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program snacks outside normal mealtime hours as dictated by the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program. There are limitations on how produce can be prepared. Dip must be low- or non-fat, and cooked vegetables are to be limited to once a week. It is recommended to use pre-cut fruit and vegetable trays to ease storage and serving. , canned, frozen, and dried produce are not reimbursed under the FFVP, although there is a bill, Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016, with a provision that increases the FFVP's scope to include canned, frozen, and dried produce. The