AreaChina (Mainland)
Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals
CommoditySoybeans
Date01/06/2020
Policy CategoryOther
Policy InstrumentSeed/GMO policies
DescriptionIssued biosafety certificates for two new imported soybean varieties and renewed the permit for one previously approved soybean variety limited to animal feed uses.
NotesCHINA GMO policy: Chinas Agricultural Ministry issued biosafety certificates for two new imported soybean varieties and renewed the permits for six other GM crops, including one soybean variety. The concerned crops are to be used as animal feed. The authorizations came into effect on 11 June and will remain valid for five years. (See also MPPU Jan. & Mar.20.)
