The United Nations genetically modified trade agreement came into force on September 11
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Last Update: 2008-11-03
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Introduction: a new agreement of the United Nations came into force on September 11 A new agreement of the United Nations came into force on September 11 This agreement will give importers more rights to reject genetically modified products The United Nations hopes that countries that have not signed this agreement, such as the United States, will also abide by this agreement AQ, the Cartagena Agreement adopted in 2000, regulates the trade of genetically modified organisms, and UN Secretary General anandun urges the international community to make joint efforts to implement it The AQ agreement requires exporters to provide more information about genetically modified products such as corn, tomatoes and soybeans AQ also allows a country to refuse imports or donations of genetically modified products, even if there is no scientific evidence that they are harmful, if it fears that they will have an adverse impact on its traditional crops, local culture or biodiversity AQ has also set up an international genetically modified safety exchange room on the Internet to facilitate the exchange of genetically modified product information among countries AQ Annan said the agreement will benefit the world from GM technology, reduce poverty and hunger, and protect the environment and human beings from the potential harm caused by GM At present, 57 countries have signed this agreement, but the United States, the largest exporter of genetically modified products, still hasn't recognized this agreement At present, the trade between the United States and the European Union is blocked due to the problem of genetically modified products Many consumers in the European Union are worried that genetically modified products will damage the environment CAQ
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