Law is often linked to ethics and morality. Regulations of genetically modified organisms ensue from a discussion on how well the law is composed to accommodate ethical considerations. The precautionary principle and biotechnology have undeniable moral connotations. Besides, the principle has socio-economic implications. The application of the precautionary principle in plant breeding should be legally justified on the basis of the best available evidence. On the other hand, scientific information cannot provide all the necessary information on which a risk management decision should be based. This article addresses the issue of gap between science, ethics, and socio-economic considerations related to the cultivation and authorisation of GM crops.

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欧盟转基因生物监管的预防原则：生物技术的社会经济考虑和伦理影响

法律通常与伦理和道德联系在一起。对转基因生物的监管源于对法律如何构成以适应伦理考虑的讨论。预防原则和生物技术具有不可否认的道德内涵。此外，该原则具有社会经济意义。预防原则在植物育种中的应用应根据现有的最佳证据在法律上证明是合理的。另一方面，科学信息无法提供风险管理决策所依据的所有必要信息。本文解决了与转基因作物种植和授权相关的科学、伦理和社会经济考虑之间的差距问题。