August 7, 2025

Navigating the Global Landscape of Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) on Digital Sequence Information (DSI) Regulation: Dealing with Scope Confusion through Mutual Supportiveness

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The scope of international ABS instruments for genetic resources and DSI is inconsistently defined, causing confusion.
Different rules for ABS may apply based on jurisdiction, resource properties, and intended use, leading to complexity.
Failure to harmonize DSI regulations could hinder fair benefit-sharing and push users toward alternative access arrangements.
Mutual supportiveness across ABS instruments is crucial, with six options proposed to enhance cooperation and efficiency.

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Analysis reveals regulatory uncertainty in DSI among international ABS frameworks, suggesting mutual supportiveness is essential.

Switzer et al. (2025) studied this question.

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