Eu Regulation Of Gmo's: Law and Decision Making for New Technology (Biotechnology Regulation Series)

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are an extraordinary innovation. They raise great expectations of economic prosperity and improved capacity to address pressing problems of poverty and environmental degradation, whilst simultaneously raising great concerns about the type of social and physical world they promise. Finding space in regulation to consider the full range of issues provoked by GMOs is a huge challenge. This book explores the EU's elaborate regulatory framework for GMOs, which extends far beyond the process of their authorisation (or not) for the EU market, embracing disparate legal disciplines including intellectual property, consumer protection and civil liability. The regulation of GMOs also highlights questions of EU legitimacy in a context of multi-level governance, both internally towards national and local government, and externally in a world where technologies and their regulation have global impacts. This book will be of interest to academics and students in both law and social sciences, as well as practising lawyers and policy makers. It addresses questions that are significant for those involved in environmental or food issues, as well as specialists in GMOs. "Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are an extraordinary innovation. They raise great expectations of economic prosperity and improved capacity to address pressing problems of poverty and environmental degradation, whilst simultaneously raising great concerns about the type of social and physical world they promise. Finding space in regulation to consider the full range of issues provoked by GMOs is a huge challenge. This book explores the EU's elaborate regulatory framework for GMOs, which extends far beyond the process of their authorisation (or not) for the EU market, embracing disparate legal disciplines including intellectual property, consumer protection and civil liability. The regulation of GMOs also highlights questions of EU legitimacy in a context of multi-level governance, both internally towards national and local government, and externally in a world where technologies and their regulation have global impacts." "This book will be of interest to academics and students in law and the social sciences, as well as practising lawyers and policy makers. It addresses questions that are significant for those involved in environmental or food issues, as well as specialists in GMOs."--Jacket This Book Explores The Eu's Elaborate Regulatory Framework For Gmos, Which Extends Far Beyond The Process Of Their Authorisation (or Not) For The Eu Market, Embracing Disparate Legal Disciplines Including Intellectual Property, Consumer Protection And Civil Liability. The Regulation Of Gmos Also Highlights Questions Of Eu Legitimacy In A Context Of Multi-level Governance, Both Internally Towards National And Local Government, And Externally In A World Where Technologies And Their Regulation Have Global Impacts. 1. Introduction -- 2. Gmos In The Eu : The Scope Of The Debate -- 3. Gmos And Risk Regulation In The Eu -- 4. Living With Gmos (1) : Coexistence, Liability And Labelling -- 5. Living With Gmos (2) : Ownership -- 6. The Global Context Of International Trade -- 7. Conclusions. Maria Lee. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 247-263) And Index. Cover 1 Contents 5 Abbreviations 7 Series editor's preface 8 Acknowledgements 10 Table of cases 11 Table of legislation 16 Chapter 1: Introduction 23 Chapter 2: GMOs in the EU: the scope of the debate 41 Chapter 3: GMOs and risk regulation in the EU 83 Chapter 4: Living with GMOs(1): coexistence, liability and labelling 127 Chapter 5: Living with GMOs (2): ownership 172 Chapter 6: The global context of international trade 210 Chapter 7: Conclusions 264 Bibliography 269 Index 287