New regulations concerning GMO rice from China
Following the recent detection of transgenic rice from China that contained genetically modified material (GMO) unauthorised in the European market, the EU has implemented a new regulation concerning rice from China, replacing decision 2008/289/EC (Bt63 rice).
Decision No. 2011/884/EU issued December 22nd 2011, which entered into force on January 11th, 2012, requires systematic screening for genetic modifications on rice products from China that are intended for the European market.
In addition to these required controls, it seems important to check the compliance of rice and rice products from China or other countries and intended for the European market. Eurofins offers specific analyses for the detection of relevant genetic modifications thereby allowing customers to manage this risk at any point of the distribution chain,
Contact: NicholasKrohn@eurofins.de