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2nd November 2006This note explains what the WTO Panel decided in the GMO dispute, what might be appealed, and what might be important to developing countries wanting to regulate GM imports and other products that could cause harm to health and the environment.
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1st December 20038 pages
The USA, Canada and Argentina are challenging Europe over its moratorium on commercial GM food and crop approvals at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The outcome of the case will not only have impacts on Europe, but also on whether other countries can regulate GM crops and foods as they see fit. This briefing reviews the WTO and the rules under which it operates with particular reference to the GM case.