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CRISPR and Agriculture

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Modern gene-editing technology, such as CRISPR/Cas technology, represents a ground-breaking advancement that has transformed our genetic engineering capabilities and has enormous potential for revolutionising medicine, food...more

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EU Deforestation Regulation: Postponement of EUDR's Entry Into Application and Other Latest Developments

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On 2 October 2024 the European Commission ("Commission") made public its proposal to postpone application of the EU Deforestation Regulation ("EUDR"). It also circulated long overdue draft guidelines and updated FAQ in order...more

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Quarterly Cartel Catch-Up: What to Watch in 2024

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The year 2023 ended with a bang in the cartel space, with a federal court of appeals upending what was long believed to be the scope of conduct that should be considered per se under the Sherman Act. The new year, 2024,...more

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The new guidelines on cooperation in the agri-food sector show a more pragmatic approach to sustainability agreements under EU...

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On 7 December 2023, the EC published new guidelines on when farmers and agriculture related businesses can, subject to certain conditions, enter into cooperation agreements on sustainability without breaching EU competition...more

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Competition and Distribution Law Newsletter - BCLP Paris - December 2021

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This newsletter focuses on two recent legal updates in the agri-food sector: ..The Egalim 2 Law, adopted on 19 October 2021, is aimed to grant guaranties to the French food sector. More specifically, this law intends to...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

The European Commission’s Take On Novel Genomic Techniques (NGTs) In Light Of CJEU’s Ruling In Case C-528/16

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The decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in case C-528/16 essentially banning novel genomic techniques (NGTs), in particular novel mutagenesis technologies such as CRISPR-Cas9, left the community in...more

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EC Launches Initiative Aimed At Connecting Stakeholders With Biobased Compounds

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On April 10, 2020, the European Commission (EC) announced the launch of its new online service that connects crop and food producers with biorefineries. This European Union (EU) project aims to address food waste by enabling...more

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Update on the Review of Neonicotinoids by the Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency

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In Canada, pesticides are regulated by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (the "PMRA") on behalf of the Minister of Health and under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act (the "PCPA"). Health Canada...more

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What Role For Fairness in EU Competition Policy and Enforcement?

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Is this perception well-founded? And does it represent a new policy trend towards ‘social justice’ objectives or simply a continuation of a policy driver that has underpinned EU competition enforcement for some time?...more

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Draft EU List of Authorised Novel Foods Published

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The European Commission has published a draft implementing Regulation setting out the proposed official EU list of authorised novel foods. A ‘novel food’ is a food or ingredient that has not been consumed to a significant...more

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Food, Dietary Supplement & Cosmetics Update | Vol. IV, Issue 6

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TOP NEWS - FDA Proposes New Compliance Dates for the Water Provisions of the Produce Safety Final Rule - On September 13, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule to extend, for covered produce...more

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