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Regulatory Lags for Genetically Modified Crops: Legal and Political Perspectives

In: The Coexistence of Genetically Modified, Organic and Conventional Foods

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  • Martin Phillipson

    (University of Saskatchewan)

  • Stuart J. Smyth

    (University of Saskatchewan)

Abstract

The emergence of the phenomenon of genetically modified (GM) ‘regulatory lag’ has the potential to significantly impact the development and commercialization of new transgenic crop varieties. GM ‘regulatory lag’ occurs where there are significant delays in approval of a GM product in an emerging export market, or differences in the regulatory approval timetable between significant export markets. Several recent lawsuits involving Syngenta’s Viptera maize product line raise significant issues for technology developers, producers, handlers, processers and shippers in instances where ‘regulatory lag’ is occurring or is possible. The chapter will examine the legal implications of GM ‘regulatory lag’ for these parties and offer one possible solution to an increasingly significant industry problem.

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  • Martin Phillipson & Stuart J. Smyth, 2016. "Regulatory Lags for Genetically Modified Crops: Legal and Political Perspectives," Natural Resource Management and Policy, in: Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes & Peter W.B. Phillips & Justus Wesseler & Stuart J. Smyth (ed.), The Coexistence of Genetically Modified, Organic and Conventional Foods, pages 197-206, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:nrmchp:978-1-4939-3727-1_17
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-3727-1_17
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