Publication details
Genetically Modified Organisms and Products in European Legal Context
| Authors | |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2010 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Krmiva |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| Field | Law sciences |
| Keywords | GMOs; food and feed; legal regulation; precautionary principle; international trade |
| Description | The article is focused on basic issues of the EU legislation in the area of GMOs and GM products. The treatment of GM organisms and products has been regulated in the EU since beginning of 90's. The precautionary principle is the basic principle of EU legislation in this field. Therefore, the primary goal is to protect the environment and health. Contemporary EU legislation consists of three main groups dealing with harmonisation of authorisation procedure, labelling and traceability and implementation of Cartagena Protocol. The strict EU legal framework has caused problems within international trade to EU. |