EFFL 6|2008 The Impact of WTO Law on European Food Regulation 361 I. Introduction Food occupies a central role within the World Trade Organization (WTO), certainly where litigation is concerned. By way of illustration, a cursory read of WTO disputes initiated by Members to date reveals the existence of a veritable dispute settlement “menu:” WTO tribunals have entertained cases on beef (conventional and hormone-treated), chicken, lamb, salmon, sardines