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Measures for the Safety Administration of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organism Imports(2002).

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Genetically modified organism (GMO) International trade Authorization/permit Biotechnology
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

These Measures aim to ensure the safety of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) imports. The Agricultural GMO Safety Committee of the State shall be in charge of the safety evaluation of Agricultural GMO importation. The Agricultural GMO Safety Administration Office shall be in charge of safety administration of Agricultural GMO importation. Imported Agricultural GMOs, for safety purposes, shall be administered under 3 categories: 1. Testing and Research; 2. Production; 3. Raw Materials. The Measures further provide for the rules, procedures and requirements to be satisfied for the examination and approval of Agricultural GMO importation.

Full text
Chinese
Website
www.moa.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