Monday, January 1, 2024

Roberts: Research Handbook on International Food Law

Michael T. Roberts
(Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Law) has published Research Handbook on International Food Law (Edward Elgar Publishing 2023). Here's the abstract:
With contributions from over 30 international legal scholars, this topical Research Handbook on International Food Law provides a reflective and crucial examination of the rules, power dynamics, legal doctrines, societal norms, and frameworks that govern the modern global food system. The Research Handbook analyses the interlinkages between producers and consumers of food, as well as the environmental effects of the global food network and the repercussions on human health. Chapters explore the development of food law and governance strategies, the regulation of novel foods, including insects, and the application of technology and science in food production, such as genetically engineered food. The insightful contributions examine the legal challenges facing the global food system and suggest practical recommendations for future research and reform.