GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS, GM PRODUCTS & WTO JURISPRUDENCE

Abstract The research paper consist the analysis of possible conflicts between national import regulation and WTO jurisprudence in relation to import of GMOs and GM products, including import restrictions, risk assessment provisions and labeling requirements. Further Author will be looking at precautionary measures as how far they are justified as ba n on importation of GMOs. The main objective of the research is to take up the interaction of genetically modified organisms their GM products, WTO Regulations. Author through this research paper has tried to find out the answer to the following relevant questions as:  What are the relevant WTO Agreements and how would they apply to GMO import regulations? a) Could a ban on imports of GMOs be justified as a precautionary measure? b) Is the precautionary principle recognized within the World Trade Organization (WTO)?  How might the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety impact on possible WTO disputes related to GMO import regulations?