New Zealand: New Zealand Government Introduces Gene Technology Bill to House

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   NZ2024-0017
The New Zealand government has introduced the Gene Technology Bill 2024, aiming to establish a modern regulatory framework for gene technology and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This legislation seeks to replace the existing regime under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO Act) with a more flexible and enabling system. Key objectives include risk-proportionate regulation, efficient decision-making processes, and international alignment to enhance trade and technological advancements. On December 17, 2024, the Bill underwent its first reading in Parliament and legislators approved it for further scrutiny by the Health Select Committee.

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