Research on regulatory countermeasures for local human genetic resources in China / 中国医学伦理学

ABSTRACT

Human genetic resources are an indispensable part of national natural science and technology resources， as well as an important strategic resource for safeguarding national security， public health， and social public interests. To promote the effective protection and rational utilization of human genetic resources， as well as improve and optimize the local human genetic resources management system in China， this paper summarized the current situation of administrative approval and supervision of national human genetic resources from 2004 to 2021 by sorting out the national human genetic resources management policies and regulations. Furthermore， the current situation and progress of local human genetic resources management in China were understood from three aspects， including development planning and programs of human genetic resources， administrative licensing and penalties， and the construction of management expert committees. The main problems of local human genetic resources management in China were discussed and analyzed， such as unclear supervision， difficulty in supervision and inspection， and capacity for services. Based on the causes of the problems and the local management work， specific countermeasures and suggestions were put forward from the perspective of clarifying the regulatory policies and procedures for human genetic resources， improving the supervision and inspection mechanisms， and improving the management and service capabilities.