GBMA Addresses Misinformation Surrounding Glue Boards and Appeals for Regulatory Clarity
Mumbai…October 15, 2024 …The Glue Board Manufacturers Association (GBMA), a coalition of glue board manufacturers and suppliers, hosted a press conference today to address the spread of misinformation about the use of glue boards for rodent control. The association emphasized the vital role that glue boards play in maintaining public health, food security, and the sustainability of various industries. They called upon authorities to reconsider recent circulars that have led to confusion and misinformation in the marketplace. The press conference was organized in response to a recent circular from the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) that was sent to Chief Secretaries across all states and union territories, requesting action against the use of glue boards. GBMA clarified that this communication is a circular, not an official ban. However, several state Animal Husbandry Departments have issued similar internal advisories, which have been misconstrued in some media reports as a blank