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Legal Analysis of the Position of Genetically Modified Products in Iranian Health and Food Security Laws
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Hossein Zare Khormizi *1    , Ruhollah Bakhtjoo1 |
| 1- Department of Law, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran. |
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Abstract: (26 Views) |
Background and Aim: Transgenic crops have emerged as one of the most innovative and controversial achievements of biotechnology in the 21st century. The main goal of developing these crops has been to increase plant resistance to pests and drought, improve nutritional value, and ultimately, increase agricultural productivity to meet the growing global demand for food. However, their introduction into the human food chain has raised serious and fundamental concerns in two key legal areas: public health and food safety. This abstract reviews the legal status of these crops within the relevant legal systems, focusing on the fundamental principles and challenges ahead.
Methods: This research was conducted in a descriptive-analytical manner and based on library resources. In the first stage, theoretical foundations and international documents related to biosafety, public health and food security were examined. Then, national and international regulations governing the production, supply and labeling of genetically modified products were analyzed and compared to explain the legal status of these products in the two areas of health law and food safety law.
Ethical Considerations: In conducting this research, all ethical principles of scientific research were observed, including confidentiality, accurate citation of sources, avoidance of data distortion, and impartiality in analyzing viewpoints.
Results: The results of the survey show that the legal frameworks regarding genetically modified products in many countries are still inadequate and fragmented. From a health rights perspective, the most important gaps relate to the lack of an integrated risk assessment system, weak information transparency, and the lack of effective enforcement guarantees for labeling.
Conclusion: The present study shows that the balance between the advancement of GM technology and food security depends on the implementation of comprehensive and multi-level regulations, strengthened by international cooperation in the development of risk assessment and labeling standards. Ensuring public trust and the right to informed choice is only possible safely and sustainably through smart legal governance and scientific-social participation. |
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| Keywords: Genetically Modified Products, Health Rights, Food Security, Biodiversity, Laws and Regulations |
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Type of Study: Original Article |
Received: 2025/07/23 | Accepted: 2025/09/13 | Published: 2025/11/5
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