Law of the People's Republic of China on Agricultural Product Quality Safety. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Cultivated plants Keyword Animal feed/feedstuffs Drugs Authorization/permit Agricultural development Plant production Plant protection Fertilizers/nutrients Hygiene/sanitary procedures Pesticides Policy/planning Soil pollution/quality Standards Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on 1 November 2006. Abstract The purpose of this Law is to guarantee the quality safety of agricultural products, maintain the health of the general public, and promote the development of agriculture and rural economy. The Law consists of 8 Chapters divided into 56 articles. Full text English Website www.lawinfochina.com References - Legislation Implemented by Administrative Measures for the Safety of Places of Origin of Agricultural Products. Legislation | China | 2006 Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production, Plant protection, Soil pollution/quality Source: FAO, FAOLEX Administrative Measures for the packaging and marking of agricultural products. Legislation | China | 2006 Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Measures of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region for implementing the Law of the People's Republic of China on Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products. Legislation | China | 2011 Keyword: Agricultural development, Plant production, Plant protection, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Standards, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX