Self-regulation Inadequate for Designer Organism Technology
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Developers engaged in “synthetic biology” are discussing proposals for simply self-regulating this new applied science with far reaching implications.
Synthetic biology involves the construction of entirely new living systems from …
Keeping Tabs on Rogue GMOs
Monday, May 22, 2006
Conditions for the international trade of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are to become tougher as a result of changes to the Cartagena Biosafety Protocol.
Buried in the diplomatic language of …
NZ Out in Front on GM Sterile Seeds
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
An international understanding restraining the use of techniques to make plants sterile is being challenged by a small group of countries that includes New Zealand. Decisions are scheduled to …
NZ Seeks Break With UN Understanding on Sterile Seeds
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Cabinet papers released under the Official Information Act show New Zealand seeks the option to authorise field trials for GM plants that produce sterile seeds. At present, an international …
Brave New Biosecurity
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Threats posed by new forms of GMOs under development represent a fundamental challenge to New Zealand’s approach to biosecurity labelling requirements. A relatively new treaty that regulates the international …
New Forms of GMOs Highlight Biosecurity Loophole
Monday, March 6, 2006
Threats posed by new forms of GMOs under development represent a fundamental challenge to New Zealand’s approach to biosecurity labelling requirements.
Food plants genetically engineered to produce pharmaceuticals and industrial …
MFE Provides “Back Door” Approvals for Toxic Substances
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
The Ministry for the Environment (MFE) has engineered what is essentially a one-way gate for existing toxic substances – free entry for all and huge barriers to removing any …
A First GMO Release or Kite Flying?
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
UPDATE: The Ministry for the Environment’s briefing to the incoming Government contained the following advice to its new minister: “Applications for genetic modification of roses and onions may be received …
Rural NZ Supports Food Production Remaining GM Free
Saturday, October 1, 2005
The most recent poll on public attitudes to GMOs shows rural and urban dwellers equally support the concept that New Zealand should remain a GM Free Food producer.
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