The WTO agreement on sanitary and phytosanitary measures: weakening food safety regulations to facilitate trade?
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چکیده
The establishment in 1995 of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the adoption of international trade agreements pertaining to food regulation currently have a significant impact on domestic regulatory policies established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other agencies responsible for protecting consumers and ensuring the safety of the food supply.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Food and drug law journal
دوره 55 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000