Joint Submission – Food Standards Australia and New Zealand consultation on Proposal P1055: Definitions for gene technology and new breeding techniques

On 5 December 2021, the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering provided a submission to the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand consultation on Proposal P1055: Definitions for gene technology and new breeding techniques. The Academies expressed support for FSANZ’s proposed approach to defining genetically modified food, noting that the redefinition will need to be carefully managed to not stifle innovation in the field of gene modification while ensuring safety.

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