Handbook of Agri-Food Law in China, Germany, European Union

The Handbook of Agri-Food Law in China, Germany, European Union provides a comprehensive and nuanced overview of agricultural and food law in the context of national and global market integration. It for the first time compares essential aspects of agricultural, environmental, and food law from China, Germany, and the European Union. The book addresses fundamental topics and a variety of questions, including the legal frameworks for food safety, geographical indications, climate protection, the use of fertilizers, pesticides, genetic engineering, water and soil protection, as well as organic farming. Additionally, it discusses key environmental impacts and developments to create integrated value chains. The increasing convergence of upstream and downstream sectors is evident from primary production through processing and trade to consumption. Agricultural and food law takes these important developments into account concerning the mentioned countries.