The Regulation of Genetically Modified Organisms: Why the Biotech Products Case Is a Win-Win Situation for the European Union

摘要

The United States and the EU currently stand in discord over the safety and value of GMOs in agricultural products. The disagreement culminated in a 2006 WTO Dispute Resolution Panel ruling in favor of the EU's use of discretionary, protectionist measures when regulating GMOs. In this Article, Jonathan Dorn explores whether international trade can co-exist with environmental protection. He offers background of the differing views on GMOs, explains the U.S. rationale for filing the dispute with the WTO, and argues that the Biotech Products case is a win-win situation for the EU.