TY  - GEN
AU  - Halos, S. (Ed.)
AU  - Halos, S.
AU  - La Vina, A.G.
AU  - Lim, M.S.
AU  - Caleda, M.J.
TI  - Developing the national biosafety framework for the Philippines
SN  - 9718986634
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Quezon City, Philippines
PB  - Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau
KW  - Biotechnology
KW  - Philippines
KW  - Safety measures
KW  - Government policy
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; Introduction -- Objectives and activities -- Methodology -- Situational background -- Exotic species introduction and use in Philippine agriculture, forestry, and fisheries -- Modern biotechnology in a global perspective -- The Philippine biotechnology and biosafety scenario -- Government policy environment -- Legal instruments related to biotechnology and biosafety -- Situational analysis -- Scope of regulation -- Basic principles to be embodied in a biosafety framework -- Problem areas in a regulatory mechanism -- Gaps in substantive regulations in light of obligations -- Role of stakeholders and interest groups -- Legal remedies and liability for harm -- Recommendations -- Crafting the national biosafety framework -- Components of the NBF -- NBF development process -- Public participation in developing the NBF -- Stakeholder issues and concerns -- Lessons learned and best practices -- Conclusion
ER  -