Amicus Curiae Brief to the World Trade Organization: European Communities — Measures Affecting the Approval and Marketing of Biotech Products

This amicus curiae brief submitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) argues for the importance of non-party technical advice and public participation in the dispute settlement process, specifically regarding the case 'European Communities — Measures Affecting the Approval and Marketing of Biotech Products (EC-Biotech)'.

• Amicus curiae briefs are described as essential tools for the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement system to achieve balanced, high-quality, and just decisions. They allow Panels to incorporate relevant information and technical advice from non-parties, which is particularly useful as the multilateral trade framework expands. Furthermore, these briefs facilitate the participation of affected public sectors, which enhances the legitimacy of decisions in cases characterized by high political sensitivity.
• The specific purpose of this brief is to assist the Panel in the case 'European Communities — Measures Affecting the Approval and Marketing of Biotech Products (EC-Biotech)'. It intends to provide the Panel with expertise in relevant legal regimes and a comprehensive range of available scientific evidence to ensure a balanced decision.

APA

Center for International Environmental Law (2004). Amicus Curiae Brief to the World Trade Organization: European Communities — Measures Affecting the Approval and Marketing of Biotech Products. https://www.ciel.org/reports/amicus-curiae-brief-to-the-world-trade-organization-european-communities-measures-affecting-the-approval-and-marketing-of-biotech-products-a-version-of-this-publication-is-also-published-in-bridge-2/

Chicago

Center for International Environmental Law. Amicus Curiae Brief to the World Trade Organization: European Communities — Measures Affecting the Approval and Marketing of Biotech Products. 2004. https://www.ciel.org/reports/amicus-curiae-brief-to-the-world-trade-organization-european-communities-measures-affecting-the-approval-and-marketing-of-biotech-products-a-version-of-this-publication-is-also-published-in-bridge-2/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{centerforinternationalenvironmentallaw2004amicus, author = {{Center for International Environmental Law}}, title = {{Amicus Curiae Brief to the World Trade Organization: European Communities — Measures Affecting the Approval and Marketing of Biotech Products}}, institution = {Center for International Environmental Law}, year = {2004}, month = jun, url = {https://www.ciel.org/reports/amicus-curiae-brief-to-the-world-trade-organization-european-communities-measures-affecting-the-approval-and-marketing-of-biotech-products-a-version-of-this-publication-is-also-published-in-bridge-2/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }