Technology industry leaders say the government’s decision to set up a biotech regulator will prove a major boost for industries using gene technologies while ensuring strong protection for human health and the environment. BioTechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion welcomed today’s announcement by Hon. Judith Collins, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology. “Current regulations for …
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