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Principles of phytosanitary legislation
… © FAO 1999 PREFACE The classic principles governing plant health control were thrown into complete turmoil by the … the sensitive interaction between the need to safeguard health, which the authorities are required to do in the … Part 1 - The International Legal Framework for Plant Health Control 1 Chapter I - The framework and the GATT …
Global trends in the production and use of DDT for control of malaria and other vector‑borne diseases
… Convention, with the main objective to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants … the impact of the Convention towards protecting human health and the environment from POPs. The Convention was … assumed that awareness among coun- tries about the adverse health and environmental conse- quences of DDT, and the need …
International trade rules and the agriculture sector: selected implementation issues
… at article 14 to the SPS Agreement which addresses health standards and safety conditions regarding health risks from plant or animal-borne pests or diseases, … eliminate the risk posed to human, animal or plant life or health by pests, diseases, various food additives or …
The Green Customs Guide to Multilateral Environmental Agreements
… are considered to be “environmentally sensitive” for human health or ecosystems because of their inherent hazardous … hazardous pesticide formulations—in order to protect human health and the environment from potential harm. * The … Organic Pollutants is directed toward protecting human health and the environment from one group of hazardous …
WTO Panel Report on the "EC-Biotech" Case: Considerations for Trade and Development"
… questions of whether GM products are or are not safe for health and for the environment; and what is the appropriate … level of protection for human, animal or plant life or health. In this regard, the EC–Biotech Panel report addresses … necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health, and the need to restrict the use of sanitary and …
Overview of the Rotterdam Convention
… of certain hazardous chemicals, in order to protect human health and the environment from potential harm and to … for labeling and provision of information on potential health and environmental effects will promote the safe use of … chemicals that have been banned or severely restricted for health or environmental reasons by participating Parties. …
Enhancing regulatory tools to support sustainable and legal trade in timber and non-timber plant products
… and in local medicines and other products supporting health and livelihoods. Such wild resources are often … of targets plants to biodiversity conservation and human health is referenced in the Guidelines on Conservation of … e.g. under social and economic criteria on labour rights, health and safety, minimum wage, etc. Compliance is not …
Strategic Report: Environment, Peace and Security - a Convergence of Threats
… an economic, social, and environmental issue. As a serious health risk, it is responsible for approximately 7 million … them as highly dangerous for the environment and human health. Section 5.2. Land further explores the issue of … ground, contaminating the soil and water, posing serious health and environmental risks; 29 Industrial and …