According to Reuters, a few days ago, sources said, China suspended the approval process of genetically modified soybeans import due to lower public acceptance of genetically modified foods.
Sources said that it was the first time Chinese Ministry of Agriculture postponed the approval of GM crops on grounds of people’s will.
This decision may make the industry pay more attention to the difficult environment of genetically modified crops in China.
A trade association executive said, "Before, if the Ministry of Agriculture decided not to approve a new product, usually because of lack of sufficient scientific data."
"But this year, the decision was made on the grounds that they took into account the degree of social acceptance."
The source declined to provide what soybean varieties were involved. China’s imports accounted for about 60 % of total global soybean trade volume.
China currently allows imports of 8 kinds of genetically modified soybean products and 15 kinds of genetically modified maize products, which are mainly for animal feed.
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