DNA Commission

The DNA Commission was brought to life in 1987 due to the rapid progress in the development of DNA polymorphisms, and has published its first recommendation in 1989 (Forensic Sci. Int. 43, 109-111). The role of the commission was described in the introduction of this first publication as follows:

The DNA Commission is usually represented by the Executive Committee of the ISFG as well as number of experts, who are called into the commission depending on the subject of discussion. The recommendations of the DNA Commission have all been published in scientific journals.