Public consultation on a Recommendation on a Code of Conduct for Responsible Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies Research 10.09.2007
On 18 July 2007, the European Commission announced a public consultation on a Recommendation on a Code of Conduct for Responsible Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies Research. The consultation will provide input for a Recommendation on governance of this emerging area of science, which the Commission will put forward later this year. Contributions are expected from a broad cross-section of European society, including the scientific community, industry, civil society, policy-makers, media and the general public.A European Code of Conduct for responsible nanosciences and nanotechnologies research is part of the European Commission's ambition to promote a balanced diffusion of information on nanotechnology and
Commission launches consultation on responsible research in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies
On 18 July 2007, the European Commission announced a public consultation on a Recommendation on a Code of Conduct for Responsible Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies Research. The consultation will provide input for a Recommendation on governance of this emerging area of science, which the Commission will put forward later this year. Contributions are expected from a broad cross-section of European society, including the scientific community, industry, civil society, policy-makers, media and the general public.A European Code of Conduct for responsible nanosciences and nanotechnologies research is part of the European Commission's ambition to promote a balanced diffusion of information on nanotechnology and to foster an open dialogue, involving the broadest possible range of interested parties. This code of conduct would express basic principles on which to base future developments within nanotechnology research and would invite Member States and interested parties to take concrete action for a safe development and use of nanotechnologies. The consultation, which will last until 21st September, will collect input on the scope of the Recommendation and the principles on which to base further developments in this field.
Consultation paper
