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Biotechnology

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Leadership

Chair

Lisa Zannoni biotech

Ms. Lisa W. Zannoni

Global Head of Regulatory and Stewardship, Seeds

Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC

(Switzerland)

Vice Chairs

Mr. Dirk Carrez

Managing Director

Clever Consult

(Belgium)

 

Dr. Martin Egger

Central Coordinator Biotechnology Affairs

Roche Diagnostics GmbH

(Germany)

 

Ms. Alessandra Salamini

Regulatory Policy and Scientiifc Affairs Lead

Monsanto International

(United States)

 

Our Lead:

 Dominik Kümmerle

If you would like to join our Biotechnology Expert Groiup, please contact our Business at OECD lead.

Overview

The Business at OECD Biotechnology Expert Group contributes to the wide range of OECD biotechnology–related projects, including industrial biotechnology, human health–related biotechnology, the harmonization of regulatory oversight for the products of modern biotechnology, and international harmonization in the safety assessments of novel foods and feeds. A major focus for the coming years will be on how biotechnology can contribute to addressing global challenges including health and green growth.

 


 

Business Engagement At OECD

Biotechnology continues to expand in various economic sectors and shows great potential, in particular in health and bio–economy. The OECD analyzes policies to encourage innovation in biotechnology, while also addressing biosafety and food safety issues and fostering mutual understanding of regulations. Through the Biotechnology Expert Group, business contributes to both technical and strategic discussions on the various applications of biotechnology.

The Biotechnology Expert Group contributes to the work of the following OECD bodies:

  • OECD Working Group on the Harmonization of Regulatory Oversight in Biotechnology
  • OECD Task Force on Novel Foods and Feeds
  • OECD Working Party on Bio–, Nano–, and Converging Technologies

Key Areas and Issues

  • Harmonization of regulatory oversight
  • Increasing efficiency of safety assessment
  • Safety of novel foods and feeds
  • Industrial biotechnology, bio–based production, innovation for sustainable bio–economies
  • Emerging technologies for health: microbiome, gene–editing, neurotechnology, precision medicine

Documents & Releases

  • pdf

    April 2016

    BIAC Vision Paper on Innovations in Plant Breeding: Recommendations to Enhance Food Security through Innovation

News and press releases

Business assesses OECD/G20 Project Blueprints for Taxation of the Digitalizing Economy

Paris, 16th December 2020—Earlier this week, we released business comments to the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework consultation on blueprints addressing profit allocation—also known as Pillar One—and a minimum tax—known as... download (pdf)

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Keidanren responses to COVID-19

Have a look at our Japanese member publication related to COVID-19 :” Realizing Free, Open Trade and Investment under COVID 19, Targeting an Inclusive and Resilient Framework“. read more

Recent Publications

What business needs from the OECD in challenging times

As an important solutions partner, we stand ready to reinforce our work with the OECD and governments to address urgent global challenges and tangibly increase prosperity. As the 10... download (pdf)

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