POLICY & EXPERTISE

Evidence-informed biotechnology policy and expert dialogue

CABA aims to support practical dialogue on biotechnology policy, regulation and sector development by connecting relevant scientific, industry and institutional expertise

Policy and expertise areas

Public Policy Priorities & Regulation

Dialogue on enabling frameworks, regulatory pathways and conditions for responsible biotechnology development

CABA Positions & Regulatory Proposals

CABA develops evidence-based institutional perspectives through analysis, expert consultation and dialogue with relevant stakeholders

Expert Reviews

Scientific, industry and professional expertise supports the assessment of biotechnology topics, initiatives and regulatory questions

Policy Briefs / Analytical Notes

Analytical notes translate complex scientific, market and regulatory developments into clear context for decision-makers and ecosystem participants

Regulatory Monitoring

Regulatory monitoring helps identify developments that affect biotechnology research, commercialization, investment, production and market access

Draft Regulation Discussions

CABA supports informed dialogue on regulatory initiatives by connecting government, science, industry and professional expertise

Expert Dialogue

CABA connects relevant scientific, technical, industry, regulatory and international perspectives around biotechnology priorities.

Institutional expertise model

Public policy and regulation

CABA creates a professional interface between science, industry, the expert community and public policy, supporting analysis of regulatory initiatives and evidence-based recommendations

Expertise

Expert work is based on evidence, professional independence, competence, transparency, conflict-of-interest management and multidisciplinary, intersectoral assessment. The framework includes expert eligibility criteria, an expert register and an assessment methodology.

Official positions and outputs

The institutional process covers preparation, coordination and approval of expert conclusions and official CABA positions. Outputs may include recommendations, analytical notes, regulatory reviews, analytical reports and industry reviews.