The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has released the latest list of approved biosafety certificates for genetically modified organisms.

Release Date:

2023-01-18

Editor’s Note: On April 29, 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued “List of Approved Agricultural Genetically Modified Organism Safety Certificates (I), 2022” In previous years, similar lists of approved biosafety certificates for genetically modified organisms have also been published. On January 13, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued… “List of Approved Agricultural Genetically Modified Organism Safety Certificates (II), 2022” Seed companies with robust safety‑certificate reserves, strong product portfolios, and well‑established distribution networks may gain a first‑mover advantage in the early stages of GM crop commercialization. Once a GM variety obtains a safety certificate, it signifies that both its food‑use safety and environmental safety have undergone rigorous regulatory assessment, allowing it to be cultivated, produced, and consumed for its designated purposes. The detailed list is provided below:

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