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Genomic Editing: The Evolution in Regulatory Management Accompanying Scientific Progress
María Florencia Goberna1, Agustina Inés Whelan1, Perla Godoy1
1National Directorate of Bioeconomy, Secretariat of Food, Bioeconomy and Regional Development, MAGyP, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
|March 10, 2022
Summary
Argentina updated genome-editing regulations, creating a distinct pathway from Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) rules. This fosters innovation for local researchers developing new products across various species and crops.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural biotechnology
- Regulatory science
Background:
- Argentina's regulatory framework for genome-editing products has undergone revisions.
- Existing regulations were updated based on consultations to clarify product status.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a distinct regulatory pathway for genome-editing technologies.
- To separate New Breeding Techniques (NBT) from traditional Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) regulations.
Main Methods:
- Regulatory analysis of genome-editing product criteria.
- Consultation processes to inform regulatory updates.
Main Results:
- A unified resolution for genome-editing in plants, animals, and micro-organisms was established.
- The new regulation is independent of commercial GMO regulations.
Conclusions:
- The updated regulation provides regulatory certainty for local researchers and developers.
- Early results indicate an accelerated pace of innovation in genome-editing technologies within Argentina.
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