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flag New Zealand proposes excluding some gene-edited organisms from its Gene Technology Bill to boost medical innovation and align with global standards.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The bill expands kaitiaki relationships to include non-taonga species significant to Māori, though some worry about reduced Māori input. flag Scientists stress the need for transparent secondary regulations, risk-tier definitions, and public consultation to ensure effective, equitable oversight. flag Economic concerns, including impacts on forestry, were noted but not addressed.

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