GM rice seed or spread to 40 yuan per pound without planting permit

In recent years, there have been frequent media reports about the presence of genetically modified (GM) components in rice sold in markets across Wuhan. Additionally, in 2013, 25 rice products exported to the European Union were found to contain GM elements. Despite this, China has not approved the commercial cultivation or import of any genetically modified rice varieties. In April of this year, a reporter from a major supermarket in Wuhan randomly purchased five types of rice and sent them for testing at the Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine. The results revealed that three of the rice samples contained the GM component BT63, which is the same type of transgenic material detected in the EU. The sale of transgenic rice in Wuhan has raised concerns among consumers and officials alike. BT63 is a patented genetically modified insect-resistant rice developed by the School of Life Science and Technology at Huazhong Agricultural University. It received a genetically modified organism safety certificate in 2009, but it has never been approved for commercial planting. During an investigation, the reporter discovered that in the famous seed street on Zhongshan Road in Wuchang, Wuhan, BT63 was commonly referred to as "insect-resistant rice" due to its resistance to pests. Further investigation uncovered that many farmers in Venus Village, located in Jiangxia District of Jiangxi Province, are growing genetically modified rice. They obtained the seeds from a local seed sales point for 40 yuan per catty. However, the shop owner refused to comment when approached by the reporter. The issue is not limited to Venus Village alone, suggesting a broader problem with the distribution of GM rice. Experts believe that the spread of GM rice may be linked to the lack of strict regulations in the past. Professor Zhang Qifa, a leading researcher on the BT63 project at Huazhong Agricultural University, acknowledged the possibility of GM rice proliferation in the region. He explained that in the 1990s, there were no strict laws governing the safety of genetically modified organisms. As a result, many research institutions shared their findings freely, allowing seed companies to obtain and propagate these seeds without oversight. According to Zhang, while farmers themselves may not have the technical ability to leak GM rice, seed companies could have played a key role in spreading it. Some companies, such as Conil, which was once led by Zhang Jianwei, have been reported to have violated agricultural regulations regarding GM crops. Another concern is the mixing of transgenic rice with regular rice during packaging. The reporter visited Qiaokou Street in Huangpi District, where two of the three GM-positive rice samples were produced. According to the plant director, the rice comes from various regions nationwide, and during processing, it is blended based on taste and color before being packed and shipped out. Importantly, China's current rice standards do not include GM detection requirements, meaning that consumers and sellers remain unaware of potential contamination. A food processing company executive in Shanghai confirmed that GM rice has already spread widely and is difficult to control. He stated that most of the rice in Hunan, Hubei, Anhui, and Fujian provinces has been "contaminated" by genetically modified strains. With so many sources of rice in the market, even with detection measures in place, it is challenging for companies to ensure complete safety. This situation highlights the urgent need for stronger regulatory frameworks and transparency in the rice supply chain.

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