AreaChina (Mainland)
Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals
CommoditySoybeans
Date01/01/2021
Policy CategoryOther
Policy InstrumentSeed & GMO policies
DescriptionAnnounced plans to issue biosafety certificates for the domestic cultivation of a locally developed soybean variety modified genetically to resist specific herbicides.
NotesCHINA GMO policy: In January, Chinas Agricultural and Rural Affairs Ministry informed that it was ready to issue biosafety certificates for domestic cultivation of a locally developed soybean variety modified genetically (GM) to resist glufosate- and glufosinate-based herbicides. Reportedly, several additional steps are required before farmers will be allowed to plant the new GM crop. (See also MPPU Mar.20)
