selected issues of relevance to food and agriculture Glowka, Lyle. creator Christy, Lawrence C. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations text Rome Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2003 monographic xvii, 172 p. : tables ; 30 cm. Lyle Glowka for the FAO Legal Office. Foreword by Lawrence Christy. "The rapid progress of modern biotechnology has given rise to new legislative needs in order to safeguard human health and the environment while at the same time taking advantage of the opportunities offered by biotechnology. Recent years have seen important new legislation being adopted and older law amended in order to respond to the new challenges. The purpose of this study is to indicate the extent to which international agreements and a small selected group of national laws may already be assisting societies to realize modern biotechnology's potential and avoid its possible risks." "TC/M/Y4839/E/1/9.03/1250"--P. [4] of cover. Includes bibliographical references. Biotechnology Chemical technolgy Genetic engineering Law and legislation Food Biotechnology TP248.65.F66 G58 2003 9251049726 2004397659 UOEL 000 20150409084521.0 13565867