Five GM products approved for import into mainland

Usage will be limited to processing materials, such as edible oil and feed

China approved five more genetically modified products for import, bringing the total number of approved GM products to 31.

The five products are two rapeseed varieties and two soybean varieties that are resistant to weedkillers, and a corn variety that is resistant to both pests and weedkillers, according to a list released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on Tuesday.