Dow/Pioneer Receive Final Safety Certificates from Chinese Government for Import of Grain Containing Herculex® I

Introduction

The Chinese government has approved the final safety certificate for the importation of grain from Herculex I insect protection. China is a very important market for grain derived from biotech crops.

In 2002, China issued new regulations requiring safety certificates for imported grain derived from crops improved through biotechnology. Dow/Pioneer submitted extensive safety information for Herculex I. Grain handlers that import grain containing Herculex I into China must have a copy of the China Safety Certificate for Herculex I on hand.

Dow/Pioneer received a safety certificate for import of Herculex I insect protection valid until April 6, 2007.


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