Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

1. What is the IWC? In 1946, whaling nations established the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling in order to prohibit the killing of certain endangered whale species, set quotas and minimum size for whales caught commercially and regulate the whaling seasons. This convention was not an environmental agreement, but a club of whaling nations to regulate the practice of catching whales. The International Whaling Commission, (IWC), was the decision making body in charge of the regime

2011 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology and Food Science IPCBEE vol.7 (2011) © (2011) IACSIT Press, Singapore Bioethical Issues on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) In Malaysia: Biting Into the Legal Protection under the Biosafety Act 2007 Assoc Prof. Dr. Zaiton Hamin & Siti Hafsyah Idris Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Email: zaiton303@salam.uitm.edu.my, yasmin_yazid99@yahoo.com Abstract— Of late, a growing number of ongoing

Synthetic Biology Synthetic biology is an interdisciplinary branch of biology and engineering that incorporates the design and development of new biological elements, equipment, and systems, as well as the re-design of existing natural biological systems for useful functions. It is a practice that guarantees improved drugs, better hydrated crops, greener fuels and even a potentially modernized or reconstructed chemical industry. Synthetic biology also has the potential to reduce our dependence on

In rating the project’s sustainability, the TE argues that the long-term sustainability of project’s achievements depends on the Mexican government’s commitment to implementation of the Cartagena Protocol (Terminal Evaluation, p.28). Thus, the future variations of Mexico’s politics, which entails a possible but less likely adjustment of biodiversity from of the country’s priority for development, may have impacts on the sustainability of the

This is the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, which establish some general basic rules on the use of GMOs to ensure the protection of the health and care of the environment. Recently, there are 163 Member States, including the European Union. However U.S has not ratified the Protocol, despite U.S is the largest producer of genetically modified crops in the

They have also implemented Act on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity Through Regulations on the Use of Genetically Modified Organisms (Cartagena Act) in 2003. In addition, they are also one of the 89 countries that regularly submit reports on how they have implemented the protocol, and ensured safety of imported crops. Further more, the labeling requirements under the Food Sanitation Law and Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS) require any products containing

Genetically modified organism Most existing genetically modified crops have been developed to improve yield, through the introduction of resistance to plant diseases or of increased tolerance of herbicides. Currently available GM foods stem mostly from plants, but in the future foods derived from GM microorganisms or GM animals are likely to be introduced on the market. GMOs are the source of genetically modified foods, and are also widely used in scientific research and to produce goods other than

modified organism (GMO, also known as a genetically engineered organism) is defined as “any living organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques (i.e., a genetically engineered organism),” as stated by Cartagena protocol on Biosafety.

We the people of the People’s Republic of China established our republic in 1912. The country is one of the largest country in the eastern hemisphere, and it possesses a long, rich, and prosperous history. The nation is the fourth-largest country in size, but the largest in population, with 1.8 billion people residing within our borders. Unfortunately, it leaves a limited amount of food. Accordingly, in our mission to insure that our own people get enough food and a healthy diet, we have found genetically

Davos essay: GM foods Caroline Lambert Senior Writer eCountries January 31, 2001 The genetically modified food debate continued at Davos in such panels as "21st Century Food Fights" and "Should We Be Frightened By Food?" - but it won 't end there, not by a long shot. The GM food debate is increasingly dividing public opinion - and countries. The potential of the new technology seems promising, but it 's hard to know at what, if any, risk. The debate over genetically modified (GM) organisms