Food Safety and Technology Governance

The recent advances in agri-food technology have brought complexity and challenges to food safety regulation and governance. This book explores existing and emerging issues of food law and policy in the context of technology governance to offer an overarching framework for the interaction between food regulation and technology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The recent advancements in agri-food technology have brought forth a complex and evolving landscape for food safety regulation and governance, leading to significant divisions among countries in their approaches. As advanced CRISPR-based gene-editing technologies and novel foods, including cloned animal products, non-traditional plants, nanofood, and plant-based meat, rapidly emerge, debates arise regarding whether the existing governance models need to be revised to ensure consumer safety. Moreover, the widespread use of pesticides, additives, and animal drugs raises concerns about the methods and processes employed by governments for approval and phasing out potentially risk-causing chemicals. The heightened public criticism of food safety and technology poses a significant challenge to governments worldwide, as they strive to find a balance between technocracy-oriented risk governance models and democratic-oriented approaches.

To address these challenges, this book delves into existing and emerging issues of food law and policy within the context of technology governance. Drawing upon expertise from various countries, including the United States, European Union, Japan, China, Korea, the Association of South East Asian Nations, Malaysia, and Taiwan, the book provides an overarching framework for understanding the interplay between food regulation and technology. It is a valuable resource for academics, students, and practitioners interested in food law and policy, agricultural law and policy, and food safety and nutrition studies.

The book explores various topics, including the legal and regulatory frameworks for genetic engineering and biotechnology, the safety assessment of novel foods, the ethical considerations surrounding gene editing and synthetic biology, and the role of international organizations and trade agreements in shaping food technology governance. It also examines the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies, such as precision agriculture, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, in improving food safety and sustainability.

By examining these issues from a global perspective, the book aims to contribute to the ongoing discussions and debates surrounding food safety, technology, and governance. It provides insights into the complex interplay between different stakeholders, including policymakers, industry representatives, scientists, and civil society groups, and offers practical recommendations for developing effective and sustainable food technology governance frameworks.

In conclusion, the recent advancements in agri-food technology have brought forth, with them, a range of complex and evolving challenges for food safety regulation and governance. This book explores these challenges and provides an overarching framework for understanding the interplay between food regulation and technology. By drawing upon expertise from various countries and perspectives, it offers valuable insights into the legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations surrounding emerging technologies and novel foods. It is a must-read for academics, students, and practitioners interested in food law and policy, agricultural law and policy, and food safety and nutrition studies.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032222806