02739nam 2200589 a 450 991045896620332120200520144314.03-8428-0013-4(CKB)2560000000059868(EBL)631822(OCoLC)705533632(SSID)ssj0000656138(PQKBManifestationID)12237157(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000656138(PQKBWorkID)10631460(PQKB)11440123(MiAaPQ)EBC631822(Au-PeEL)EBL631822(CaPaEBR)ebr10489331(EXLCZ)99256000000005986820110908d2010 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrGenetically modified food[electronic resource] trade regulation in view of environmental policy objectives /Marie KreipeHamburg Diplomica Verlag20101 online resource (92 p.)Description based upon print version of record.3-8428-5013-1 Includes bibliographical references.Genetically Modified Food; Abstract; Table of contents; Acronyms and abbreviations; List of figures; List of tables; Introduction; 1 Portrait: Genetically modified food; 2 Trade policy: Two approaches; 3 The legal framework for trade with GMOs; 4 Tensions between GMO trade policy and environmental policy objectives; 5 Consequences for international trade; Conclusion; Appendices; Bibliography; AutorenprofilHauptbeschreibungThe controversial issue of genetically modified (GM) food is discussed in this book. While the United States (US) is a strong supporter of GM technology having adopted a rather lax regulation of trade with GM products, the European Union (EU) is representing a sceptical position towards this new technology and has even imposed a de facto moratorium on further approval of GM products from 1998 to 2004. The purpose of this book is an extensive analysis of the current status on risks and benefits of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and a suggestion on how an approGenetically modified foodsLaw and legislationTrade regulationEnvironmental policyElectronic books.Genetically modified foodsLaw and legislation.Trade regulation.Environmental policy.363.19/29363.1929664Kreipe Marie970012MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910458966203321Genetically modified food2204905UNINA