This week, we’re pleased to share an important piece of news about the work we do in our home state. After working closely with California regulators to satisfy all of their questions about our genetic health service, Navigenics has received a state license signifying our full compliance with the state’s laboratory requirements.
When news first appeared of the state’s inquiries earlier this summer, some observers wondered if our discussions with the state might prove challenging, requiring changes in the ways we offer our service or think about the health potential of DNA analyses. We didn’t focus on those concerns.
Meeting regulatory requirements has been a central part of Navigenics from the very beginning, and we have been intent on working closely with both state and federal regulators to address any issues. When questions arose in California, we were more than prepared to meet them. Along the way, state officials were incredibly responsive. They worked quickly to help us resolve the licensing issue.
This outcome in California is great news. But we also know that it is only the first step. Many important questions about the new field of personal genetics still need to be addressed at a national level.