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An incomplete picture (about biotech crops and foods)

Auteur
Taylor M., Tick J.
Périodique/Collection
The Environmental Forum | Vol. 20(3); 19 - 27; 9 p.
Date
2003
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-069932)
Éditeur | Lieu de publication
Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC, USA
Type du document
Article en publication périodique
Langue
Anglais
Pays/Territoire
États-Unis d'Amérique
Sujet
Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes
Mot clé
Biotechnologie
Résumé

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