Regional Initiatives in the Western Hemisphere as a Contribution to the Safe Biotechnology Development
2022
Under the spirit of collaboration and coordination, countries have created several instruments to address biotechnology and biosafety (B&B) issues. For instance, the CBD (United Nations, 1992), the CPB (Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, 2000), and the Codex Alimentarius guidelines on risk assessment (FAO, 2021). In addition, neighboring countries have reached some agreements to consider B&B issues from a regional perspective. Whether global or regional, such instruments establish general guidelines that seek similarity in the treatment of certain issues or the application of specific requirements. For example, not to affect transboundary movement or trade, taking advantage of technological developments, assessing risks in an objective manner, promoting food safety and quality, and achieving global environmental sustainability, thus favoring comprehensive and safe development.
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