The Royal Commission on Genetic Modification was established by the

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Government to look into and report on the issues surrounding genetic modification in

. The overall conclusion recommended a 'proceed, with caution' approach to the industry. The Commission was chaired by Thomas Eichelbaum and it produced the ''

Report of the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification ''Report of the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification'' was published in 2001 by the government appointed Royal Commission on Genetic Modification. Thomas Eichelbaum chaired the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification. See also * Genetic en ...

'' in 2001.