Tagged: House of Commons Science and Technology Committee

GMOs and legislation: useful suggestions for New Zealand in British report - Code for life

Grant Jacobs • Jun 22, 2015 •

• genetic engineering,
• gmo,
• GMO legislation,
• House of Commons Science and Technology Committee,
• public engagement

Below is a condensed version of a report, featuring the portions I feel may be useful to New Zealand, followed by a selection of expert statements about this report. The legislation and public engagement issues for GM in this report strongly overlap with those in New Zealand. I offer this for those interested in the topic, but lack the … Read More

The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee on GMO legislation - Code for life

Grant Jacobs • Mar 12, 2015 •

• GE,
• GM,
• gmo,
• House of Commons Science and Technology Committee

Recommendations to the British parliament on GMO legislation and public engagement look useful for New Zealand. I’ve previously suggested that the New Zealand legislation for Genetically-Modified Organisms (GMOs) wants to be updated, or replaced. I’ve also suggested that there wants to be fresh discussion on the topic, especially as it’s now been almost twenty … Read More