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Regulating biotech trade: the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Falkner, R. (2000) Regulating biotech trade: the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. International Affairs, 76 (2). pp. 299-313. ISSN 0020-5850. (doi:10.1111/1468-2346.00135) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:16086)

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Abstract

The agreement on an international biosafety treaty in January 2000 marks an important achievement in reconciling trade and environmental interests. The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety strengthens the right of importing nations to reject shipments of genetically modified organisms on grounds of environmental safety or risks to human health. Crucially, it acknowledges the precautionary principle within its environmental risk assessment procedure. However, the political compromise that led to the adoption of the Protocol failed to resolve several contentious issues including labelling, liability, and the relationship between the biosafety regime and the international trade order. This article traces the history of biosafety negotiations, analyses the Cartagena Protocol and assesses the future biosafety agenda.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1111/1468-2346.00135
Subjects: J Political Science > JZ International relations
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Politics and International Relations
Depositing User: O.O. Odanye
Date Deposited: 18 May 2009 23:37 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 09:54 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/16086 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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