TY - JOUR
T1 - Risk and regulatory culture
T2 - Governing recombinant DNA technology in the UK from 1970–1980
AU - Huzair, Farah
PY - 2020/12/24
Y1 - 2020/12/24
N2 - The first discussions relating to the regulation of recombinant DNA technology in the UK occurred in 1970, and were independent of similar discussions happening in the US from 1973. UK regulatory authorities were differently motivated by the range of concerns around risk posed by the new technology. UK authorities implemented a framework that was informed by a specific culture that had roots in scientific and laboratory work practices. The paper reflects on the early close relationships between UK biotechnology industry and university laboratory spaces, and the central concern around laboratory safety and workers rights.
AB - The first discussions relating to the regulation of recombinant DNA technology in the UK occurred in 1970, and were independent of similar discussions happening in the US from 1973. UK regulatory authorities were differently motivated by the range of concerns around risk posed by the new technology. UK authorities implemented a framework that was informed by a specific culture that had roots in scientific and laboratory work practices. The paper reflects on the early close relationships between UK biotechnology industry and university laboratory spaces, and the central concern around laboratory safety and workers rights.
KW - biotechnology
KW - DNA
KW - regulation
KW - UK
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85098584564&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/09537325.2020.1843616
DO - 10.1080/09537325.2020.1843616
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85098584564
JO - Technology Analysis and Strategic Management
JF - Technology Analysis and Strategic Management
SN - 0953-7325
ER -