The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) applauds the decision by the Chinese government to finalize the pending approval of the MIR 162 biotech corn trait. 

MIR 162 has been approved in 19 countries since 2011 and is a valuable tool for U.S. farmers who are working to address pest problems and increase yields.

This decision is a positive but incomplete step towards the objective of normalizing agriculture trade with China. We continue to encourage U.S. and Chinese government officials to work together to create a synchronous and predictable approval process that will facilitate market access and promote trade to increase global food security.

For Syngenta’s full statement on this development, please visit http://www.syngenta.com/global/corporate/en/news-center/news-releases/Pages/141222.aspx.