Policy positions
Policy position 1
Market is unregulated. It is possible and acceptable for couples to obtain a test for gender and personality traits on an embryo if they want it.
Policy position 2
Controls on who can carry out genetic disease testing involving designated professional organisations and a voluntary code of practice. This is managed by an independent body. No licensing.
Policy position 3
Only to be used for genetic diseases with serious medical consequences, not for gender or personality traits. Licenses issued for specific tests and conditions. Independent monitoring and evaluation.
Policy position 4
Licensing and stringent monitoring and evaluation. In each country, an independent body (like The Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority in the UK) will license new tests and record each test carried out.