Working Party Progress
Responsible Nano Code UPDATE (May 2008):
During Meeting SEVEN (see below), the Working Group decided to publish a Responsible Nano Code Update, as well as additional Information on the Responsible Nano Code.
Follow this link to view the new Draft Work Plan.
13th May 2008: Meeting SEVEN of the Working Group
The legal implications of the adoption model of the Code had necessitated a review of how the Code could be most effectively monitored. The Working Group reviewed and agreed an alternative option developing a Benchmarking Framework for independent assessment.
Follow this link to download the Record of Deliberations – Meeting SEVEN.
18th March 2008: Meeting SIX of the Working Group
The Working Group discussed legal implications of the Code in the context of national and regional regulatory frameworks. Options for the launch of the Code were explored.
Follow this link to download the Record of Deliberations – Meeting SIX.
7th February 2008: Meeting FIVE of the Working Group
The Working Group reviewed the full consultation feedback and proposed amendments to the Code. In addition a paper on monitoring and compliance was prepared and presented by an independent expert.
Follow this link to download the Record of Deliberations – Meeting FIVE.
23rd November 2007: Meeting FOUR of the Working Group
The Working Group reviewed an early snap shot summary of the feedback and comments received during the various Consultation Exercises, and started a discussion on potential monitoring processes.
Follow this link to download the Record of Deliberations - Meeting FOUR.
17th September - 9th December 2007: Public Consultation of the DRAFT Responsible Nano Code
Interested individuals and parties are invited to submit comments and suggested amendments or additions to the scope, remit and style of the Responsible Nano Code.
Follow this link to download the Responsible Nano Code (Consultation Draft)
3rd September 2007: Meeting THREE of the Working Group
During the third meeting, the Working Group drafted the Consultation Draft of the Responsible Nano Code. This version will be published and opened to public consultation (see above).
Follow this link to download the Record of Deliberations - Meeting THREE.
30th July 2007: Meeting TWO of the Working Group
During the second meeting, the Working Group agreed on its final membership, discussed the outline of the Code, and started to consider means of governance and monitoring of the Code.
Follow this link to download the Record of Deliberations - Meeting TWO.
25th June 2007: Meeting ONE of the Working Group
Today, the Working Group convened for the first time. During the meeting, the Working Group agreed the Terms of Reference.
The Working Group reviewed the Working Group membership with a view to inviting additional members of complementary expertise to join the Working Group.
Follow this link to download the Record of Deliberations - Meeting ONE.