The Biotechnology Commission (AEBC) was set up in June 2000 following a
review in 1999 by the
Cabinet Office & the Office of Science & Technology of the Advisory & Regulatory framework for
Biotechnology. Our remit is to provide the UK Government and Devolved Administrations with independent, strategic
advice on developments in biotechnology and their implications for agriculture and the environment.
It looks at the broad picture taking ethical and social issues into account as well as the science.
The Commission works alongside the Human Genetics Commission (HGC) which advises on how new developments in human genetics will impact on people and health care, and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) which is the body responsible for food safety, including GM food.
