Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the OECD/WPMN 21 is being organized virtually from 22-24 June from Paris, France. Over 150 attendees from 30 member and observing nations is attending this meeting. Representing NANOTEC is Dr. Pavadee Aungkavattana, Deputy Executive Director, Dr. Sasitorn Aueviriyavit, Senior Researcher, Nano Environmental and Health Safety Research Team, Dr. Waluree Thongkam, Senior Technical Officer, Nanosafety Alliance Section NSA), and Mr. Ramjitti Indaraprasirt, Manager, NSA.
The aim of the meeting is to promote and develop internationally coordinated methods and strategies to identify and manage the potential risks of nanomaterials to human health and the environment via the following goals:
- International exchange and cooperation on health and environmental policies relating to manufactured nanomaterials (MNMs)
- Generating data on risk research in a large-scale testing programme (Sponsorship Programme)
- Formulating proposals for the adaptation of:
- OECD guidelines for testing chemicals
- Sample preparation and dosimetry for safety testing
- Strategies on risk assessment
- Development of principles for exposure assessment
Attendees are invited to submit the Tour de Table report to provide updates on their respective national development on nanotechnologies.
