Law and modern biotechnology :selected issues of relevance to food and agriculture
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Rome
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2003
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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xvii, 172 p. : tables ; 30 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
FAO legislative study,4101-9766 ;87
GENERAL NOTES
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Foreword by Lawrence Christy
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"The rapid progress of modern biotechnology has given rise to new legislative needs in order to safeguard human health and the environment while at the same time taking advantage of the opportunities offered by biotechnology. Recent years have seen important new legislation being adopted and older law amended in order to respond to the new challenges. The purpose of this study is to indicate the extent to which international agreements and a small selected group of national laws may already be assisting societies to realize modern biotechnology's potential and avoid its possible risks."
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"TC/M/Y4839/E/1/9.03/1250"--P. ]4[ of cover
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Includes bibliographical references
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
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$ABiotechnology$BLaw and legislation
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$AGenetic engineering$BLaw and legislation
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$AFood$BBiotechnology
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
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248
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2
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G5L3
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
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Lyle Glowka for the FAO Legal Office
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CO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations