China: Revised Draft Measures on Labeling Agricultural GMOs Published for Comments

On October 17, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) published the revised "Administrative Measures on Labeling Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) (Draft for Comments)." Significant updates in the revised draft measures include the establishment of a three percent labeling threshold for products listed in Agricultural GMOs Labeling Catalog, changes to the products listed in the catalog, and requirements for “non-GMO” labeling. The deadline for submitting public comments on the revised draft is November 15, 2023. The revised Administrative Measures on labeling have not been WTO notified as of October 23, 2023.