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An incomplete picture (about biotech crops and foods)

Autor
Taylor M., Tick J.
Título de serie
The Environmental Forum | Vol. 20(3); 19 - 27; 9 p.
Fecha
2003
Fuente
IUCN (ID: ANA-069932)
Editor | Lugar de publicación
Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC, USA
Tipo de documento
Artículo en publicación
Idioma
Inglés
País/Territorio
Estados Unidos de América
Materia
Especies silvestres y ecosistemas
Palabra clave
Biotecnología
Resumen

Is the federal oversight system prepared for the human health, environmental, and regulatory compliance problems that can arise after genetically modified products are introduced into th environment or food supply? Although there have been no known cases of damage yet, it's time to consider changes to the regulatory system to strengthen post-market oversight of biotech crops and foods and to rethink a 17-year-old decision to rely solely on existing laws for their regulation