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Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 June 1999. It was answered by Lord Simon of Highbury (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 June 1999.


Simon of Highbury, Lord

Question
What is the approach of the World Trade Organisation to the fact that the necessary scientific studies undertaken to assess the harmlessness or otherwise of a product or process may take longer than originally anticipated. [HL 3180]. - Inc ref to WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary Methods.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 3180; 603 c37WA
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Products Standards Safety Testing World Trade Organization