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B.3 References and further reading

Baumüller, H. (2005) "Trade in Biotechnology: Development and the Clash of Collective Preferences" in R. Meléndez-Ortiz and V. Sánchez (eds.) Trading in Genes: Development Perspectives on Biotechnology, Trade and Sustainability. Earthscan. UK.

CBD (n.d.) Frequently Asked Questions on the Biosafety Protocol. Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Montreal. Canada.

CIEL, FOE-US, Defenders of Wildlife, IATP and OCA-US (2004) Amicus Brief to European Communities - Measures Affecting the Approval and Marketing of Biotech Products (WT/DS/291, 292, and 293). Center for International Environmental Law, Friends of the Earth - US, Defenders of Wildlife, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy and Organic Consumers Association - US.

Cosbey, A. and Burgiel, S. (2000) The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: An Analysis of Results. International Institute for Sustainable Development. Winnipeg. Canada.

Egziabher, T. (2003) "When Elephants Fight Over GMOs". Seedling. October.

Falkner, R. (2000) "Regulating biotech trade: The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety". International Affairs 76(2): 299-313.

FAO (2004) Living Modified Organisms: New Guidelines for Risk Assessment of Risk Assessment. United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Rome. Italy.

Flynn, P.H. (1994) Plant Disease Diagnosis: Moving Out of the Lab and Into the Field. Iowa State University Office of Biotechnology.

Gopo, J. and Kameri-Mbote (2005) "Biotechnology: A Turning Point in Development or an Opportunity that Will Be Missed?" in R. Meléndez-Ortiz and V. Sánchez (eds.) Trading in Genes: Development Perspectives on Biotechnology, Trade and Sustainability. Earthscan. UK.

Hobbs, A.L., Hobbs, J.E. and Kerr, W.A. (2005) "The Biosafety Protocol: Multilateral Agreement on Protecting the Environment or Protectionist Club?". Journal of World Trade 39(2).

Isaac, G.E. (2003) "The WTO and the Cartagena Protocol: International Policy Coordination or Conflict?". Current Agriculture, Food & Resource Issues 4:16-123.

IUCN (2003) Biosafety and Genetically Modified Organisms: Background for the Enunciation of an IUCN Position and Plan of Action. IUCN-The World Conservation Union. Gland. Switzerland.

Kaushik, A. (2005) "The Emerging Global Biotech Trade Regime: A Developing Country Perspective" in R. Meléndez-Ortiz and V. Sánchez (eds.) Trading in Genes: Development Perspectives on Biotechnology, Trade and Sustainability. Earthscan. UK.

Li Ching, L. (2004)The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and Food Aid. Third World Network.

Mackenzie, R., Burhenne-Guilmin, F. La Viña, A.G.M. and Werksman, J.D. (2003) Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. IUCN Environmental Policy and Law Paper No. 46. IUCN-The World Conservation Union, Switzerland, and the Foundation for International Environmental Law, UK.

MacKenzie, A.A. (2005) "Biotechnology applications in animal health and production". Scientific and Technical Review 24(1).

Oliva, M.J. (2004) "Science and Precaution in the GMO Dispute: A Brief Analysis of the First US Submission", Bridges Year 8 No. 5

Rivera-Torres, O. (2003) "The Biosafety Protocol and the WTO". Boston College International and Comparative Law Review 26: 263-323.

Safrin, S. (2002) "Treaties in Collision? The Biosafety Protocol and the World Trade Organization Agreements". American Journal of International Law 96(606): 606-628.

WTO (1996) United States of America - Standards for Reformulated Gasoline and Conventional Gasoline - Appellate Body Report. WT/DS2/AB/R. World Trade Organization. Geneva. Switzerland.

WTO (1998) EC Measures Concerning Meat and Meat Products (Hormones) - AB-1997-4 - Report of the Appellate Body. WT/DS26/AB/R and WT/DS48/AB/R. World Trade Organization. Geneva. Switzerland.

WTO (1999) Japan - Measures Affecting Agricultural Products - Appellate Body Report. WT/DS76/AB/R. World Trade Organization. Geneva. Switzerland.

WTO (2003) Japan - Measures Affecting the Importation of Apples - Report of the Appellate Body. WT/DS245/AB/R. World Trade Organization. Geneva. Switzerland.

WTO (2006) European Communities - Measures Affecting the Approval and Marketing of Biotech Products - Reports of the Panel. WT/DS291/R, WT/DS292/R and WT/DS293/R. World Trade Organization. Geneva. Switzerland.