新西兰的基因技术法案因担心转基因生物的环境影响和缺乏透明度而面临反弹。 New Zealand's Gene Technology Bill faces backlash over concerns about GMOs' environmental impacts and lack of transparency.

新西兰的基因技术法案正面临当地及国际团体的批评, 例如GE FreeNZ和MASIPAG(菲律宾农民组织)等。 New Zealand's Gene Technology Bill is facing criticism from local and international groups like GE Free NZ and MASIPAG, a Filipino farmers' organization. 虽然有些人支持该法案,但许多人对取消预防原则以及转基因生物对环境的潜在影响感到关切。 While some support the bill, many are concerned about the removal of precautionary principles and the potential environmental impacts of genetically engineered organisms. 支持者认为,该法案可能导致转基因生物更便宜、更快捷的商业化,但批评者指出过去的失败和缺乏透明度。 Proponents argue the bill could lead to cheaper and faster commercialization of GMOs, but critics point to past failures and lack of transparency. 健康选择委员会将继续听取关于该法案的呈件。 The Health Select Committee will continue to hear submissions on the bill.