Socio-Economic Considerations in Biotechnology Regulation

By Karinne Ludlow

Book Overview

Introduction to Regulating LMOs.- The State of Science-based Regulation and GM crops.- Socio-Economic Considerations and the Regulations of LMOs.- Benefits to Producers and Society.- Consumer Choice.- Environmental Impacts.- Ethical/Equity.- Food Security.- Health Impacts.- Impacts on Biodiversity.- Indigenous Knowledge.- Intellectual Property Rights.- Labor Impacts.- Market Access and Trade.- Producer Choice.- Religious/Cultural.- Animal Welfare.- Potential Consequences from the Inclusion of Socio-economics in Decision Making.- A Decision Making Framework for Implementation Issues.- Ensuring Functional Biosafety Systems.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493943855
• ISBN13: 9781493943852
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 313 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"