Regulation of genetically modified organisms in Switzerland
The regulation of genetically modified organisms in Switzerland is established notably by the Federal Constitution and the Federal law on the application of non-human genetic engineering.[1][2]
Swiss voters voted for a moratorium on planting genetically engineered (GE) plants from 2005 to 2010.[3] The Swiss parliament then extended this moratorium to 2013.[4] Between 2007 and 2011 the Swiss Government funded 30 projects to investigate the risks and benefits of GE crops. These projects concluded that there were no clear health or environmental dangers associated with planting GE crops. However, they also concluded that there was little economic incentive for farmers to adopt GE crops in Switzerland.[4][3] The reaction to the report included concerns about it minimizing the risk of GM crops while talking up their potential benefits, as well as questions about the cost of responsibility if there were a problem.[4]
References [edit]
- ^ Franz Xaver Perrez, (2000) Taking consumers seriously: the Swiss regulatory approach to genetically modified food New York University Environmental Law Journal, vol. VIII-3, 2000, Retrieved 1 October 2012
- ^ Franz Xaver Perrez, (2005), « GMOs and International Law: The Swiss Example », Review of European Community & International Environmental Law, vol. 14-2, pp. 161–172, 2005
- ^ a b Staff, (28 August 2012), Benefits and risks of the Deliberate Release of Genetically Modified Plants - National Research Program NRP 59 Swiss National Science Foundation, Retrieved 1 October 2012
- ^ a b c Staff, (28 August 2012), GM plants represent low risk, say scientists Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, Retrieved 1 October 2012
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