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New Zealand proposes excluding some gene-edited organisms from its Gene Technology Bill to boost medical innovation and align with global standards.
New Zealand’s Health Select Committee recommends excluding certain gene-edited organisms and technologies from the Gene Technology Bill’s scope to align with international standards and support innovation, particularly in medical therapies like CAR T-cell treatments.
Experts welcome streamlined approvals for safe, patient-centered treatments but express concern that excluding simple gene editing and limiting exemptions to only indistinguishable organisms may hinder progress.
The bill expands kaitiaki relationships to include non-taonga species significant to Māori, though some worry about reduced Māori input.
Scientists stress the need for transparent secondary regulations, risk-tier definitions, and public consultation to ensure effective, equitable oversight.
Economic concerns, including impacts on forestry, were noted but not addressed.
Nueva Zelanda propone excluir algunos organismos editados por genes de su proyecto de ley de tecnología genética para impulsar la innovación médica y alinearse con los estándares mundiales.