Editing Genetic testing (section)

=== In France ===
The legal status of genetic testing in France is regulated under strict privacy and data protection laws, including the Bioethics Law.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chivot |first=Eline |date=2019-07-24 |title=Tests génétiques : pourquoi la France doit assouplir sa loi bioéthique |url=https://www.contrepoints.org/2019/07/24/349722-tests-genetiques-pourquoi-la-france-doit-assouplir-sa-loi-bioethique |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=IREF Europe - Contrepoints |language=fr-FR}}</ref> Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests, especially those for health-related purposes, are prohibited unless conducted with medical oversight to ensure informed consent and appropriate counseling.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boodman |first=Eric |date=2019-11-14 |title=In France, it's illegal for consumers to order a DNA spit kit. Activists are fighting over lifting the ban |url=https://www.statnews.com/2019/11/14/france-consumer-genetic-testing-ban/#:~:text=The%20French%20ban%20on%20direct,rules%20about%20commercial%20DNA%20analysis. |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=STAT |language=en-US}}</ref> This is due to concerns about the potential misuse of genetic data and privacy violations. While health-related genetic testing is allowed within a medical context, tests for non-medical purposes, such as ancestry or personal traits, also face legal restrictions, particularly regarding consumer access.