新西兰的BioGro敦促加强基因技术法, 以保护有机农民及国家无GE的名声。 New Zealand’s BioGro urges stronger gene tech laws to protect organic farmers and the country’s GE-free reputation.

新西兰最大的有机认证机构BioGro(BioGro)敦促政府加强拟议的基因技术法案,以保护土地所有者、有机农户和国家的无GE名声。 New Zealand’s BioGro, the country’s largest organic certifier, is urging the government to strengthen the proposed Gene Technology Bill to protect landowners, organic farmers, and the nation’s GE-free reputation. 该法案正由议会健康选择委员会审议,旨在更新基因技术监管,但引起对花粉漂移造成的意外污染的关切,这可能导致不同意或种植基因工程作物的农民承担责任。 The bill, under review by Parliament’s Health Select Committee, aims to modernize gene technology regulation but raises concerns over unintended contamination from pollen drift, potentially leading to liability for farmers who did not consent to or plant genetically engineered crops. BioGro警告说,这可能危及有机认证,损害依赖新西兰清洁、透明的生产标准的出口市场,并损害财产权和毛利人的管理价值。 BioGro warns this could jeopardize organic certification, harm export markets reliant on New Zealand’s clean, transparent production standards, and undermine property rights and Māori stewardship values. 本组织呼吁提供明确的责任保护和更有力的保障措施,以确保创新不会损害环境完整性或消费者信任。 The organization calls for clear liability protections and stronger safeguards to ensure innovation does not compromise environmental integrity or consumer trust.