Bruno Studer on Swiss Regulation of CRISPR Crops
In June 2026 the EU introduced legislation distinguishing NGT1 plants, whose changes could arise naturally or via conventional breeding, from NGT2 plants with more complex modifications, shifting focus to genetic outcomes rather than methods. Switzerland’s 2025 draft Gene Technology Act adds extra control mechanisms, authorisation procedures, and labelling requirements that could disadvantage small and medium‑sized enterprises and hinder trade with the EU. The debate highlights the need for Switzerland to align its regulatory framework with the EU to support climate‑resilient crop development…
In June 2026 the EU introduced legislation distinguishing NGT1 plants, whose changes could arise naturally or via conventional breeding, from NGT2 plants with more complex modifications, shifting focus to genetic outcomes rather than methods. Switzerland’s 2025 draft Gene Technology Act adds extra control mechanisms, authorisation procedures, and labelling requirements that could disadvantage small and medium‑sized enterprises and hinder trade with the EU. The debate highlights the need for Switzerland to align its regulatory framework with the EU to support climate‑resilient crop development…
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