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ADVISORY/The New England Council Presents a Congressional Breakfast Program Featuring U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee

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Food Products Association Says WTO Decision on EU Approval Process for Biotech Foods 'Underscores Importance of Science-Based Reviews'

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He is a member of the Committee on Environment and
Public Works and serves as Chairman of the Fish, Wildlife and Water
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Event: The New England Council presents a Congressional
Breakfast program Featuring U. Trade Representative Rob Portman and Secretary of Agriculture
Mike Johanns, who noted that agricultural biotechnology products should be
provided a timely, transparent and scientific review by the EU, which is why
this WTO suit was brought by the United States, Canada and Argentina.

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In addition, he is a member of the Committee on Homeland Securities
and Government Affairs. Science-based safety
assessment should be the basis for the approval process , not political
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Venue: The Biltmore Hotel
11 Dorrance Street, Providence, Rhode Island


On November 7, 2000 Senator Chafee was elected to a six -year term
in the U. He is also a member of the Committee on Foreign
Relations and serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Near Eastern
and South Asian Affairs.

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WASHINGTON, Commenting on reports that the World
Trade Organization (WTO) has preliminarily found the European Union has
violated its trade obligations by failing to approve new agricultural
biotechnology products in a timely manner, Dr.
"It is important to note that while this decision on the EU's approval
process for agricultural biotechnology products is a very positive step
forward, it does not address the key problem for food processors posed by the
EU's requirements for labeling and traceability of foods and feeds.

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He began his first term in Congress when he
was appointed by the Governor of Rhode Island to fill the unexpired
term of his father, the late Senator John H.

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"The Food Products Association agrees with statements on this reported
decision by U. These
requirements have established a serious trade barrier that continues to keep
many food products enjoyed here in the United States out of the European
market.
FPA's laboratory centers, scientists and professional staff provide technical
and regulatory assistance to member companies and represent the food industry
on scientific and public policy issues involving food safety, food security,
nutrition, consumer affairs and international trade.

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Jeffrey Barach, Vice President
and Center Director of the Food Products Association (FPA), made the following
remarks:

"This reported decision by the WTO underscores the importance of science-
based reviews of agricultural biotechnology products."

The Food Products Association (FPA) is the largest trade association
serving the food and beverage industry in the United States and worldwide.

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Senator Lincoln Chafee

Date: March 31, 2005
Thursday
8:30 a.S. Chafee in November , 1999.

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He also serves on the Subcommittees on
European Affairs; International Economic Policy, Export and Trade
Promotion; and Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Narcotics Affairs.

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