Decades old ban on genetic modification outside labs to end by 2026
August 12, 2024
The coalition government has announced plans to lift the nearly 30-year ban on genetically engineered organisms outside labs.
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The coalition government has announced plans to lift the nearly 30-year ban on genetically engineered organisms outside labs, aiming to pass legislation and establish a gene tech regulator by 2026. Science Minister Judith Collins called it a “major milestone” for advancing health, climate adaptation, and economic growth. “These changes will bring New Zealand up to global best practice,” Collins said.
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