Biotechnology
See also Biotechnology sector
Biotechnology, including genetic modification:
- Register of conditionally released genetically modified (GM) crop site locations and location controls
14 October 2008
- This Webpage lists the locations of and location controls on conditionally released genetically modified (GM) crops.
- "GM crops" includes other GM organisms, where that is practicable.
- Information about the location of GM crops is supplied as precisely as possible and in a format that endeavours to be most useful.
- Entries on this webpage will be removed when the approval is no longer being used at that site.
- Agricultural Gene Technology and Trade
27 June 1997
Regulatory measures relating to products of gene technology that are traded must be based on science and risk assessment. Labelling considerations need to be addressed as part of the wider issue of risk communication with regulators, producers, manufacturers and public interest groups all having a role in provision of information to the population at large. This paper reviews the various international agreements that are relevant to the determination of national policies in the use of agricultural gene technology. - Biological Management of Possums
2nd March 2002
Workshop proceedings, presenting papers that represent the latest research on managing possums with biological methods. - Biotechnology Regulatory Wayfinder- An Interactive Guide to New Zealand's Biotechnology Legislation
These pages provide information on what is involved in the regulation of biotechnology in New Zealand, and links to where you can get further information. - Co-existence Papers Released
17 April 2003
The Government has released two Cabinet papers on managing the coexistence of GM and non-GM crops as well as its decisions on the documents. - Gene Technology - an Overview
26th June 1997
Gene technology is a global technology. It has now been widely used for 25 years in research and industrial applications. It has only relatively recently been commercialised in food crops, and is unfamiliar to many consumers. While seemingly well accepted in the food chain in North America, the acceptability of genetically modified foods elsewhere will likely depend on the benefits they deliver and how they arc marketed to consumers. - GM and MAF
19 March 2004
What part does MAF play in the GM regulatory environment? - International Regulation and Standards for Foods Derived from Biotechnology
5th April 2000
Reports on two workshops using the Stakeholder Needs Analysis Programme technique (SNAP). This paper provides background information on some of the key issues pertinent to the development of international standards for foods derived from biotechnology. - Literature Review on Genetically Modified Plants and Bee Products
4 September 2002
MAF Technical Paper No: 2002/05. - MAF background paper for consultation with Maori on "coexistence"
23 October 2002
Coexistence? How can this be achieved and what role will "conditional release" play? - MAF presentation on how "conditional release" may assist in achieving coexistence
21 October 2002
MAF is involved in this consultation process, arranged by MFE, because chapter 4 of the public discussion paper covers "conditional release" under the HSNO Act. If conditional release was written into the amended Act it could be a corner stone to enable the coexistence of GM and other forms of agriculture, horticulture and forestry in New Zealand. - MAF Submission to the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification
20th December 2000
MAF believes that it is important that the agriculture, horticulture and forestry sectors have access to the latest technology in order to remain internationally competitive. Gene technology is being rapidly developed and implemented around the world, and presents opportunities and risks that will need to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. - Monthly Updates on Coexistence Issues Worldwide
These reports have been prepared by MAF in accordance with the Government's response to the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification (Recommendation 7.7). This relates to monitoring international developments in achieving the effective coexistence of GM and non-GM production systems and assessing their implications for New Zealand. The information is sourced from publicly available articles from newspapers and journals. - Towards a Strategy for Using Bt toxins in New Zealand
December 2002
A response to recommendation 7.1 of the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification
MAF Technical Paper No: 2002/20
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Dr Sharon Adamson
Manager,
Innovation Policy
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
PO Box 2526
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND
Phone: +64 4 894 0618
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