Regulations on labeling and packaging of genetically modified plants. Country/Territory Taiwan Province of China Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Packaging/labelling Registration Biotechnology Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on 29 June 2005. Abstract These Regulations are formulated in accordance with Plant Variety and Plant Seed Act (art. 52). The Regulations provide for the requirements for labeling and packaging of genetically modified plants. A unique identification number shall be issued and registered by the competent authority after a genetically modified strain has passed field testing and before domestic extension or sales. The unique identification number is used for product identification and source tracing. An applicant for a unique identification number may be either the plant breeder or the person authorized by the breeder (art.2). Full text Chinese Website www.cla.nchu.edu.tw References - Legislation Implements Plant Variety and Plant Seed Act, 1988. Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1988 (2004) Keyword: Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Crops/grasses, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Certification, Intellectual property rights/patents, Plant production, Research, Registration, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX