The WTO Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures: A Commentary
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Author Description
Almost every day newspapers carry stories which implicate the SPS Agreement. From avian flu and GMOs to 'mad honey disease' the trade dimension of these is never far from the surface. The SPS Agreement is concerned with trade and food safety regulation, and with the regulation of pests and diseases in agriculture. This book offers a legal commentary on this agreement, and on the case law which has grown up around it. It examines how the agreement has turned to science, as well as the operation of the SPS Committee as a site for transnational governance. It also examines the agreement's attempt to establish a framework to draw together the diverse institutions and regulatory regimes already populating the food safety arena.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the legal framework and practical application of the WTO Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) in the context of global trade and food safety. Joanne Scott, a scholar in international and European law, provides a rigorous analysis of how the agreement functions as a mechanism for transnational governance. The text evaluates the intersection of scientific evidence and legal regulation, examining how the SPS Agreement attempts to harmonize diverse international standards and resolve disputes regarding agricultural health and food safety.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed legal commentary on the specific articles and provisions of the SPS Agreement.
- Analysis of international case law and dispute settlement outcomes related to trade and food safety.
- Examination of the SPS Committee as a central site for regulatory coordination and transnational governance.
- Discussion on the integration of scientific standards into legal frameworks for managing pests, diseases, and food safety risks.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal scholars and practitioners frequently cite this work as a definitive reference for understanding the complexities of WTO trade regulations regarding agricultural health. Experts highlight the text for its clarity in navigating the intersection of technical scientific requirements and international legal obligations.
Page Count:
362
Publication Date:
2009-05-05
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-10:
0199563861
ISBN-13:
9780199563869
International Law
Law
Food Safety
Governance
Trade Law
Agriculture
Food Adulteration And Inspection
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