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GMOs and political stance : global GMO regulation, certification, labeling, and consumer preferences /

"GMOS and Political Stance: Global GMO Regulation, Certification, Labeling, and Consumer Preferences provides a foundational-to-current challenges resource for those involved in developing and applying regulations to these important resources. Beginning with basics of GMOs, the book first famil...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Nawaz, Muhammad Amjad (Editor), Chung, Gyuhwa (Editor), Golokhvast, K. S. (Editor), Tsatsakis, Aristidis M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London, United Kingdom ; Cambridge, MA : Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, [2023]
Subjects:
Transgenic organisms > Law and legislation.
Genetic engineering > Law and legislation.
Genetic engineering > Law and legislation
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • GMOs and Political Stance
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • List of contributors
  • 1 GMOs: History, Economic Status, Risks, and Socio-Economic Regulatory Frameworks
  • 1.1 A brief history of genetically modified organisms
  • 1.1.1 Defining genetically modified organisms
  • 1.1.2 Major events in the early development of genetically modified organisms
  • 1.2 Global economic status of genetically modified organisms
  • 1.3 Genetically modified organisms in the light of science, law, and politics
  • 1.4 Risks associated with genetically modified organisms
  • 1.4.1 Human health
  • 1.4.2 Disturbances in ecosystem and biodiversity
  • 1.5 Politicization of risks
  • 1.6 Socioeconomic regulatory frameworks
  • 1.7 Cartagena protocol, UN Rio declaration, and genetically modified organisms
  • References
  • 2 The need of regulations for GM crops and products thereof
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Need for the regulation of genetically modified organisms
  • 2.3 Public concerns about genetically modified organisms
  • 2.4 Global scenario
  • 2.5 Consumers' attitude toward genetically modified foods
  • 2.6 Ethical and environmental concerns
  • 2.7 Health issues
  • 2.8 Emergence of resistant pathogens
  • 2.9 Harmonization of regulatory procedures
  • 2.10 Product-based and process-based regulation of genetically modified organisms
  • 2.11 The US approach: focus on the product
  • 2.12 The EU approach: focus on the process
  • 2.13 Impact of genetically modified organisms regulations on the economy
  • 2.14 The debate between two lobbies: pro-GMO and Greenpeace
  • 2.15 Conclusions and the way forward
  • References
  • 3 GMO Regulations in Bangladesh
  • 3.1 Summary
  • 3.2 Adoption of genetically modified organisms in Bangladesh
  • 3.2.1 An introduction of the Bangladesh's status on genetically modified organisms
  • 3.2.2 Role of biotech sector in economics of the Bangladesh
  • 3.2.3 Status of research on genetically modified organisms in Bangladesh
  • 3.3 Public perception and acceptability
  • 3.3.1 General consumer attitude toward genetically modified food
  • 3.3.2 Factors shaping public perception
  • 3.3.2.1 Agriculture biotechnology support project II (ABSPII)
  • 3.3.2.2 South Asia biosafety program
  • 3.3.2.3 Bangladesh Biotechnology Information Center
  • 3.3.2.4 Other government organizations and institutes
  • 3.3.3 Source of information available to public on genetically modified foods (media, government, NGOs, and biotech companies)
  • 3.3.3.1 Public access to information on genetically modified organisms
  • 3.3.3.2 Risk communication
  • 3.3.3.3 Media and biotechnology
  • 3.3.3.4 Print media (Newspaper)
  • 3.3.3.5 TV channel
  • 3.3.3.6 Betar
  • 3.3.3.7 Government and NGOs
  • 3.3.4 Public perception and attitude toward genetically modified policies (global and local)
  • 3.3.4.1 Bt-brinjal
  • 3.3.4.2 Golden rice
  • 3.4 Role of NGOs in genetically modified organisms perception
  • 3.5 Legislation