Regulations on Administration of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms Safety. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Cultivated plants Keyword GMO Animal production Poultry Inspection International trade Quarantine Authorization/permit Research Fertilizers/nutrients Plant production Biosafety Planting material/seeds Packaging/labelling Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force on 23 May 2001. Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to strengthen the administration of agricultural genetically modified organisms (GMO) safety, safeguard the health of animals, plants and microorganisms, protect the ecological environment and promote the research into technologies of agricultural GMO. The competent agricultural administrative department of the State Council shall set up a bio-safety committee responsible for safety evaluation of GMO. This committee shall be composed of experts in biological r Full text English/Chinese References - Legislation Implemented by Implementation Regulations on Safety Assessment of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms. Legislation | China | 2002 Keyword: Animal production, Classification/declassification, GMO, Agricultural development, Biotechnology, Genetic resources, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Administrative Measures for Labeling Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms. Legislation | China | 2002 (2004) Keyword: GMO, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Measures for the Safety Administration of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organism Imports. Legislation | China | 2002 (2004) Keyword: GMO, International trade, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Measures for Examination and Approval of Processing Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms. Legislation | China | 2006 Keyword: GMO, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Measures for the Safety Administration of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organism Imports(2002). Legislation | China | 2002 Keyword: GMO, International trade, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX