08 November 2005 : Joint briefing by affected Departments (5 Committees on the Bill)

15 November 2005 : Joint Briefing of Committees by Prof I. Parker, University of Cape Town on Scientific Perspective Of GMOs

18 November 2005 : Closing date for written submission

21-22 November : Chairperson & management committee to review all submissions received

23-30 November : Preparing a programme and contacting Stakeholders

30 January 2006 Public hearings

31 January 2006 Public hearings

01 February 2006 Public hearings

02 February 2006 Committee deliberations

07 February 2006 Committee deliberations

08 February 2006 Finalization of the Bill & submission of report to National Assembly

NOTE: This proposed programme would be tabled to the committee meeting on Tuesday, 1 November. Where necessary and possible, it may be subjected to further review.