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The NAMWISE External Stakeholder Panel is a cornerstone of the project multi-actor approach,
designed to foster inclusive dialogue, knowledge exchange, and consensus-building across the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.


This panel brings together a diverse group of experts, such as regulators, NAM developers and users (including CROs and RTOs), industry representatives, associations, and civil society organisations, who play a pivotal role in shaping the future of non-animal testing methodologies in Europe. 

Infographic showing the NAMS community and stakeholder engagement process: multiple groups such as chemical/pharmaceutical industries, regulators, associations, research organizations and international bodies are illustrated on the left; arrows lead to an external stakeholder panel in the centre with interviews and workshops; and then an arrow to a partner forum on the right representing connected network collaboration.

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blankPurpose & Role

Identifying

drivers and obstacles to NAM adoption. 

Enhancing 

regulatory confidence and legal certainty in NAM-based data.

Providing 

feedback on case studies and assessment frameworks.

Supporting

the validation and standardisation of NAMs. 

Facilitating 

cross-sectoral dialogue and alignment with EU roadmaps and international initiatives. 

Members are selected from the extensive networks of NAMWISE partners,
ensuring broad representation and expertise across Europe.
 
Activities: Panel members actively participate in: 
Consultation workshops on case studies and validation strategies. 
Scenario modelling for socio-economic impact assessments. 
Partner forums to exchange best practices and adopt recommendations. 
Feedback loops for refining NAM assessment frameworks and training resources.

These activities are designed to maximise the relevance, applicability, and impact of NAMWISE outputs, while supporting the European Commission’s roadmap to phase out animal testing. 

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blankStrategic impact

By integrating stakeholder insights into every phase of the project, the External Stakeholder Panel helps:

  • Build trust and confidence in NAMs among regulators and industry.
  • Promote regulatory harmonisation and the “One Substance, One Assessment” approach.
  • Accelerate the transition to animal-free safety and efficacy testing. 

Ensure that NAMWISE outcomes are scientifically robust, socially accepted, and policy-relevant.