The International Law of Biotechnology

Human Rights, Trade, Patents, Health and the Environment

2nd edition

Principles of international law series

Matthias Herdegen, University of Bonn, Germany

In this thoroughly updated second edition, Matthias Herdegen provides a comprehensive and contemporary assessment of the regulation of biotechnology processes and products from an international and comparative perspective, complete with analysis of intricate legal and ethical debates.

‘The 2nd edition of this magisterial work remains an essential reference work on the international law of biotechnology, now updated with the latest developments. The book is and remains a must-read for anyone interested in biotechnology law and a valuable reference guide for experts working in this field.’
– Claudia Seitz, Ethics and Compliance Switzerland