DENMARK 
Two committees are actively involved in dealing with the issues 
raised by recombinant DNA technology in Denmark: 
• The Advisory Board for Recombinant DNA Research. Headed by 
Kjeld Marcker and composed solely of experts in the field, the 
Board has been established by the country's research council for 
the purpose of examining the work being done and deciding if a 
special research program should be instituted. 
• An ad hoc committee for registration of research in genetic infor- 
mation. Chaired by Dr. Bent Harvald, this Committee was estab- 
lished at the end of 1976 for the purpose of examining the safety 
aspects of recombinant DNA research and devising rules for its 
conduct in Denmark. It is composed of representatives from re- 
search councils and industry and would oversee the implementation 
of any Danish regulations or directives from the European Economic 
Community . 
There are currently four statutes in force which may possibly be 
applicable to the registration and supervision of this research. These 
are in the areas of the environment, epidemics, radioactive materials, 
and infectious materials. 
As of October 1977, work with plasmids was being done, but recombinant 
DNA techniques had not yet been used. 
FRANCE 
The Delegation Gene'rale a la Recherche Scientifique et Technique, 
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