Biosafety Regulation in China

摘要

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) including GM crops have been developed for a relatively short time. Just like many other major changes in human history, modern agricultural biotechnology has involved some concerns and mistrust over the world. The issues elevated include the environmental safety and human health (food safety). In this paper, the Chinese experience as a developing country on why and how to regulate GMO biosafety at a national level is briefly introduced. The authors consider that it is very important to internationally cooperate in the area of GMO biosafety regulation in order to facilitate the realization of the potential benefits of modern biotechnology for agriculture and food production.