Measures for the Administration on the Inspection and Quarantine of the Genetically Modified Products Entering and Exiting the Territory. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2004 (2023) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Food quality control/food safety Inspection International trade Certification Animal reproduction Quarantine Animal health Biotechnology Plant protection Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Measures enter into force 24 May 2004. Abstract These Measures are formulated tIn order to strengthen the inspection and quarantine management of entry and exit genetically modified products, protect human health and the safety of animals, plants and microorganisms, and protect the ecological environment. The General Administration of Customs shall be responsible for the inspection and quarantine management of entry and exit genetically modified products nationwide (art. 4). Genetically modified products may enter the country after submitting a Certificate of Safety of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms and the Document of Examination, Certification and Approval of the Marks of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms (Chapter II). Chapter III specifies the documents needed for permission of passing through the territory of China with genetically modified products. Genetically modification testing for products exiting the territory is discussed in Chapter IV. Full text Chinese Website www.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Law of the People's Republic of China on the entry and exit animal and plant quarantine (Order No. 53 of 1991). Legislation | China | 1991 (2009) Keyword: Institution, Quarantine, Animal health, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Pests/diseases, Plant protection, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protected area, Use restrictions Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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 Food Safety Law (2021). Legislation | China | 2009 (2021) Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Consumer protection, Food additives, HACCP, Institution, Processing/handling, Standards, Authorization/permit, Residues Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Entry and Exit Animal and Plant Quarantine (Order of State Council No. 206). Legislation | China | 1996 Keyword: International trade, Quarantine, Authorization/permit, Registration, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Plant protection, Certification, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law of the People's Republic of China on Import and Export Commodity Inspection. Legislation | China | 1989 (2021) Keyword: Inspection, International trade, Offences/penalties, Certification, Agricultural commodities, Food quality control/food safety, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX