Administrative Measures for Labeling Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2002 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Cultivated plants Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Offences/penalties Packaging/labelling Biotechnology Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Measures entered into force on 20 March 2002. Abstract These Measures are formulated in order to strengthen management of agricultural genetically modified organisms (GMOs) labeling, standardize activities of sales of agricultural GMOs, guide the production and consumption, and protect consumers’ right to be informed. Full text Chinese Website www.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Regulations on the Administration of Safety of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms. Legislation | China | 2001 (2017) Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Animal production, Poultry, Inspection, International trade, Quarantine, Authorization/permit, Research, Animal health, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Biosafety, Planting material/seeds, Packaging/labelling, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX