Declining International Cooperation on Pesticide Regulation: Frittering Away Food Security (Palgrave Studies in Agricultural Economics and Food Policy) - Hardcover

Yeung, May T.; Kerr, William A.; Coomber, Blair; Lantz, Matthew; McConnell, Alyse

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3319605518 ISBN 13: 9783319605517

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017

Synopsis

This Palgrave Pivot investigates barriers to international agricultural trade caused by a lack of standardized maximum residue levels (MRL) for pesticides. Given the preponderance of pesticide use in food production and the increasing disruptions to trade, a better understanding of the reasons for the decline in international cooperation, the trade impacts, and potential solutions is critical. This volume will contribute to that understanding. Through an analysis of the economics of MRL regulatory harmonization, select case studies, and a look at incentives and disincentives for government agencies and regulators, the authors move the conversation beyond the theoretical, and into current practices and advice for creating workable solutions. This Pivot is a valuable resource for those concerned with food security, trade policy, agricultural production and export supply chains, as well as those interested in broader issues related to science policy and societal trends. 

About this title

About the Author

May T. Yeung is Professional Affiliate at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada.

William A. Kerr is University Distinguished Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada.

Blair Coomber is former Director General of International Trade Policy at Agriculture and Agrifood Canada.

Matthew Lantz is Vice President of Global Access at Bryant Christie Inc., USA.

Alyse McConnell is Manager of International Regulatory Affairs at Bryant Christie Inc., USA. 

From the Back Cover

This Palgrave Pivot investigates barriers to international agricultural trade caused by a lack of standardized maximum residue levels (MRL) for pesticides. As upwards of ninety percent of the food entering international supply chains will show pesticide residues, this issue poses a serious threat to global food security. Given the preponderance of pesticide use in food production and the increasing disruptions to trade, a better understanding of the reasons for the decline in international cooperation, the trade impacts, and potential solutions is critical. This volume will contribute to that understanding. Through an analysis of the economics of MRL regulatory harmonization, select case studies, and a look at incentives and disincentives for government agencies and regulators, the authors move the conversation beyond the theoretical, and into current practices and advice for creating workable solutions. This Pivot is a valuable resource for those concerned with food security, trade policy, agricultural production and export supply chains, as well as those interested in broader issues related to science policy and societal trends. 

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319605518
• ISBN 13: 9783319605517
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 148