OPCW

Conference of the States Parties

 Second Session

C-II/DEC.5

 1 - 5 December 1997

5 December 1997

  

Original:  ENGLISH

DECISION

REPORTING OF RICIN PRODUCTION

The Conference

Taking into account the work of the Preparatory Commission on the issue of ricin production;

Noting in particular the technical difficulties related to the determination of when ricin production should be declared;

Hereby:

Decides that the Director-General shall task the Scientific Advisory Board to address scientific and technical aspects of this issue and to report its findings to the Conference within six months.

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