Regulating genetically modified crops in view of environmental risks : China's implementation of international obligations / / Ancui Liu

• Autore: Liu Ancui
• Pubblicazione: Singapore : , : Springer, , [2022]; ©2022
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (246 pages)
• Disciplina: 346.0486
• Soggetto topico: Transgenic plants - Law and legislation; Transgenic plants - Moral and ethical aspects
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Author -- Abbreviations -- 1 Environmental Risks That May Be Caused by GM Crops -- 1.1 Biotechnology and GM Crops -- 1.2 Traits of GM Crops -- 1.3 The Cultivation of GM Crops and Related Activities -- 1.3.1 Activities Associated with the Development and the Use of GM Crops -- 1.3.2 The Status Quo of the Cultivation of GM Crops -- 1.4 The Environmental Risks That May Be Caused by the Cultivation of GM Crops and Related Activities -- 1.4.1 The Reduction of the Amount of Chemical Pesticides -- 1.4.2 The Impact on Ecosystems -- 1.5 Reflections from a Legal Perspective -- References -- 2 The International Regulatory Approach Addressing Environmental Risks That May Be Caused by GM Crops -- 2.1 Reasons for Adopting International Law to Regulate GM Crops -- 2.2 International Instruments to Be Discussed in the Chapter -- 2.3 The International Legal Framework -- 2.3.1 Relationships Between the CBD, the CPB and the SP -- 2.3.2 Dispute Settlement and Compliance Mechanisms -- 2.4 The CBD -- 2.4.1 Objectives -- 2.4.2 The Application of the CBD to the Cultivation of GM Crops and Related Activities -- 2.4.3 Legal Measures in the CBD -- 2.5 The CPB -- 2.5.1 Objectives -- 2.5.2 The Scope of Application and Its Application to the Cultivation of GM Crops and Related Activities -- 2.5.3 Legal Principles and Measures in the CPB -- 2.6 The SP -- 2.6.1 Objectives -- 2.6.2 The Scope of Application and Its Application to the Cultivation of GM Crops and Related Activities -- 2.6.3 Legal Measures in the SP -- 2.7 Conclusion -- References -- 3 The Chinese Regulatory Framework and Institutional Structure Addressing Environmental Risks That May Be Caused by GM Crops -- 3.1 The Regulatory Framework -- 3.1.1 Introduction to the Chinese Legal System -- 3.1.2 Legislation and Policies for Environmental Issues Related to GM Crops. ; 3.1.3 Interim Conclusion -- 3.2 GM Crop Safety Management Authorities -- 3.2.1 The Inter-Ministerial Joint Conference -- 3.2.2 The MARA -- 3.2.3 The MEE -- 3.3 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Legal Principles Addressing Environmental Risks That May Be Caused by GM Crops in China -- 4.1 The Precautionary Principle -- 4.1.1 The International Obligation of China to Implement the Precautionary Approach Regarding GM Crops -- 4.1.2 The Precautionary Principle Regarding the Regulation of GM Crops in China -- 4.1.3 The Application of the Precautionary Principle in the Regulation of GM Crops in China -- 4.1.4 Interim Conclusion -- 4.2 The Public Involvement Principle -- 4.2.1 China's International Obligations Regarding the Public Involvement Principle in the Regulation of GM Crops -- 4.2.2 The Definition of the Public Involvement Principle and the Approach to Discussing It -- 4.2.3 Access to Information Regarding the Cultivation of GM Crops and Related Activities -- 4.2.4 Public Participation in Decision-Making Regarding the Regulation of the Cultivation of GM Crops and Related Activities -- 4.2.5 Access to Justice in Environmental Matters Related to GM Crops -- 4.2.6 Implementation of China's International Obligations Regarding Public Involvement -- 4.2.7 Conclusion -- 4.3 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Legal Measures Addressing Environmental Risks That May Be Caused by GM Crops in China -- 5.1 Biosafety Certificates for GM Crops -- 5.1.1 The Definition and Types of Biosafety Certificates -- 5.1.2 Biosafety Certificates for Agricultural GMOs for Production -- 5.1.3 Biosafety Certificates for Agricultural GMOs to Be Used as Raw Materials for Processing -- 5.1.4 Contents of Biosafety Certificates -- 5.1.5 The Renewal of Biosafety Certificates -- 5.1.6 GM Crops and Their Biosafety Certificates in China -- 5.1.7 Conclusion. ; 5.2 Other Legal Requirements for Placing GM Seeds and GM Crops on the Market -- 5.2.1 Introduction -- 5.2.2 The Validation and Registration of GM Varieties and Plant Variety Rights -- 5.2.3 Applying for Production and Business Operation Licences for GM Seeds -- 5.2.4 Applying for Permits for the Production and Processing of GM Crops -- 5.2.5 Labelling of GM Crops -- 5.2.6 Conclusion -- 5.3 The Reporting, Inspection, and Emergency Mechanisms -- 5.3.1 Introduction -- 5.3.2 The Reporting Mechanism -- 5.3.3 The Inspection Mechanism -- 5.3.4 Emergency Measures -- 5.3.5 Conclusion -- 5.4 Liability Rules -- 5.4.1 Introduction -- 5.4.2 Administrative Liability -- 5.4.3 Civil Liability Rules -- 5.4.4 Criminal Liability Rules -- 5.4.5 Conclusion -- 5.5 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Conclusion -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The International Obligations of China to Address the Environmental Risks That May Be Caused by the Cultivation of GM Crops and Related Activities -- 6.2.1 Applicable International Instruments and Their Scope -- 6.2.2 China's International Obligations -- 6.3 The Regulatory Framework and the Institutional Structure Addressing Environmental Risks That May Be Caused by the Cultivation of GM Crops and Related Activities in China -- 6.3.1 Sources of Law and Their Scope -- 6.3.2 The Institutional Structure -- 6.4 China's Implementation of International Obligations -- 6.4.1 To Regulate, Manage or Control the Risks That May Be Caused by LMOs -- 6.4.2 The Decision-Making Procedures Regarding Imports and the Domestic Use of LMOs -- 6.4.3 To Share Information Related to LMOs -- 6.4.4 Measures Addressing Unintentional and Illegal Transboundary Movements of LMOs -- 6.4.5 The Handling, Transport, Packaging, and Identification Measures -- 6.4.6 Liability and Redress Rules -- 6.5 Final Conclusion, Limitations and Future Research.
• Titolo autorizzato: Regulating Genetically Modified Crops in View of Environmental Risks
• ISBN: 9789811924804; 9789811924798
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910574071303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II