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Research Paper
Published online: September 1, 2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14330/cwr.2018.4.2.02
Conflict and Reconciliation of International Genetically Modified Food Safety Legislation: China's Latest Development and Dilemma
Yayun Chen
Henan University
Minglun Street No.85, Kaifeng City, P.R. China 475001
Corresponding Author: Chenyayun1984@163.com
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Abstract
Genetically modified food gave rise to several controversies since it came into being. The clash of international GMF legislation is rooted in the divergence of the EU and the US legislation, which leads to the divergence of the WTO and Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and indirectly influences the legislative choice of developing countries. Like other developing countries, China also faces lots of challenges including lag in genetically modified organism technology, disadvantage caused by invisible private standard, technical control of GMO companies in developed countries and low level of involvement of the public. In recent years, China adopts its own policy on GMO by developing GM technology cautiously. The legislative situation in China fall far behind domestic research and commercial production necessity. China has revised several existing legislations. Although there is far from perfect, it makes great progress. In the future, China is expected to be more active, positive and open towards GMO.
Keywords : GM Food, GMO, Conflict and Reconciliation, China, Legislative Reform
