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

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

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.
Entry into force notes
These Measures entered into force on 20 March 2002.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
农业转基因生物进口安全管理办法