Regulation

Biotechnology has potential risks as well as potential benefits. It therefore needs close scrutiny to ensure it is applied safely. Australia has some of the toughest regulation in the world concerning biotechnology, particularly when it is being used in the production of crops and food.

For further details go to:

BioRegs Online
The Australian Government's state-of-the-art BioRegs Online website is an easy-to-use resource for industry, researchers and investors wanting information about the regulation of biotechnology products in Australia. NOTE: Biotechnology Australia ceased operations on 30 June 2008. The information on this website has been archived and is no longer updated.

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