Measures for the Administration of Safety Assessment of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms (2016). Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2002 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Cultivated plants Keyword Animal production Classification/declassification Genetically modified organism (GMO) Inspection Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Agricultural development Biotechnology Genetic resources Plant production Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract These Measures are formulated in accordance with the “Regulations on Safety of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms” for the purposes of strengthening the safety assessment administration of agricultural genetically modified organisms (agricultural GMOs), safeguarding human health and safety of animals, plants and microorganisms, and protecting the environment. The Measures consist of 47 articles divided into 7 chapters: General Provisions (I); Safety Classes and Safety Assessment (II); Application and Approval (III); Technical Inspection Administration (IV); Supervision and Monitoring (V); Penalty Provisions (VI; Supplementary Provisions (VII). Full text Chinese Website www.chinalaw.gov.cn References - Legislation Implemented by Guidelines for Safety Evaluation of Genetically Modified Plants. Legislation | China | 2022 Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Plant production, Biosafety, Planting material/seeds, Research, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX