The main tasks of the Norwegian Biotechnology Advisory Board is to evaluate the social and ethical consequences of modern biotechnology and to discuss usage which promotes sustainable development.
Name in original language
Bioteknologirådet
Initiative overview
The Norwegian Biotechnology Advisory Board is an independent body consisting of 15 members appointed by the Norwegian Government.The initiative has the following objectives:The independent advisory body shall consider fundamental and general questions regarding biotechnology, including social and ethical questions.To foster public debate around biotechnology through dissemination of information and facilitation of communication between the government, professionals and interest organisations.To provide advisory statements to the government related to the Act relating to the application of biotechnology in human medicine and the Act relating to the production and use of genetically modified organisms, or Norway's position on questions related to biotechnology in international bodies.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Health and Care Services
