China Launches Project on GMO Security Assessment and Testing

The National Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms(GMOs) Security Assessment and Testing Center, the major state-level high-tech construction project of the Ministry of Agriculture's(MOA) Development Center of Science and Technology, and approved by the National Development and Reform Commission, was officially launched on October 29, 2009 in Beijing, China. It is planned to be ready for use in December, 2012. This project will implement the "Agricultural GMOs Safety Management Regulations", enhance the capacity to support the security management technique, and ensure the development of the biotechnology industry.

The Center will consist of a testing center and a pilot plant, both of which will be located in Beijing. It will mainly focus on safety assessment of agricultural GMOs, popularization of agricultural GMOs safety management, public communication and technical standards, standardized management, inspection, identification and monitoring of agricultural GMOs product ingredients, and international cooperation. The Center will provide technical support and consulting services on agricultural GMOs safety regulations. 

For more information, email  Prof. Zhang Hongxiang at zhanghx@mail.las.ac.cn or Dr. Yue Tongqing at yuetq@mail.las.ac.cn.