Recommendation 1

The Committee recommends that the government provide greater transparency in the regulatory system that evaluates genetically modified animals intended for human consumption.

Recommendation 2

The Committee recommends that the government provide support for independent research into the health, environmental and other effects of new genetic modification technologies (including those to produce genetically modified animals).

Recommendation 3

The Committee recommends that the government support the mandatory labelling system only for issues of food health and safety.

Recommendation 4

The Committee recommends that the government work with industry to establish tools to provide traceability for genetically modified animals.