Expert Reactions

Synthetic drug policy – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 02 August 201827 February 2020

Between 40 and 45 people have died from synthetic drugs since last June, according to provisional figures released by the coroner on […]

EU court rules GMO laws apply to gene-edited plants – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 July 201808 February 2019

Europe’s highest court has ruled that gene-edited crops should be subject to the same stringent regulations as genetically modified organisms. […]

Sugar labelling options for food packaging – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 July 201811 February 2019

The Trans-Tasman body responsible for food regulation policy is asking for public feedback on possible labelling rules for sugars on packaged foods […]

Health, environment impacts of meat consumption – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 July 201811 February 2019

Lately, people have been up-in-arms about a meat-free burger, but is a plant-based diet the way to a healthier body […]

Cochrane review on omega-3 fats – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 July 201811 February 2019

A Cochrane review, examining results from 79 randomised trials, has found strong evidence that taking long-chain omega-3 supplements such as fish oil […]

Biodegradable and compostable plastics in the environment – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 July 201812 February 2019

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has tasked the Government with clearing up the confusion around environmentally friendly plastics. The […]

Private sector climate change pledges – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 12 July 201812 February 2019

Sixty private sector chief executives have come together to form the Climate Leaders Coalition, signing a joint statement which commits their companies to climate change […]