This document is the product of a collaborative project between the Biotechnology Reference Centre of Catalonia and the Foundation. It publishes the results of research carried out by four experts from both institutions; Dr. Josep Egozcue, Dr. Carlos Romeo Casabona, Dr. Josep Casacuberta and Dr. Enric Melé. It consists of five sections: Introduction to biotechnology and legislative policies, Analysis of the current situation,  Analysis of the causes of this social perception, Possible consequences that could result and Proposed actions.