Analysis of Genetic Technology(Precision Breeding)Act in UK and its implications for China
Precision breeding technology is important for improving breeding efficiency and agro-environmental bene-fits by creating high-yielding and high-value-added agricultural products.Based on the pressure on agricultural sup-ply chain and the objective need for new breeding technologies post-Brexit,the Genetic Technology(Precision Breed-ing)Act in UK was published on March 23,2023.Stands for a restrictive open policy and sustainable development principle,the act provides differentiated notification procedures and diversified supervision and enforcement mecha-nisms for the release and sale of precision breeding organisms,and food or feed produced from precision breeding or-ganisms.In the context of rapid development of new breeding technologies,China should establish a supervision pro-gram based on product characteristics,provide gene editing labeling and traceability mechanism,and improve bio-technology legislation and law enforcement mechanism to balance the needs of sustainable agricultural development and biosafety.