| 英文摘要 |
In recent years, gene editing technology has advanced rapidly, becoming a focal point for many scientists and entrepreneurs. It has quickly emerged as a hot topic and a promising area for the future. In agriculture, gene editing can be used to develop new plant traits that enhance resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, improve crop yields, increase nutritional content, and extend post-harvest storage life. This technology offers potential solutions to the challenges posed by climate change and food insecurity, while also promoting environmental sustainability, ecological balance, and biodiversity conservation. Ultimately, it contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Due to the difficulty in distinguishing gene-edited products from conventional crops and genetically modified organisms, regulating such products presents new challenges for competent authorities worldwide. Different regulatory models have emerged in response to varying economic, social, and political contexts. This article analyzes the regulatory frameworks for gene-edited products that have been established or are currently under development in various countries. By examining from the strengths of different international approaches, we propose the essential elements of a best-practice regulatory model for gene-edited products. Furthermore, this article evaluates whether our country’s existing regulatory system for genetically modified foods is adequate for overseeing gene-edited products and explores the measures that should be adopted to address future challenges. As regulation in this area remains in its early stages, the governance of gene-edited products represents one of the most pressing and emerging global issues. |
