1. Define and implement eligibility criteria for listing of
human embryonic stem cells in the registry;
2. Establish a working mechanism for registry perfor-
mance whereby input from existing registries, banks,
networks and research initiatives will be incorporated;
3. Establish and disseminate registry criteria as well as the
registration, access and quality control mechanisms to
human embryonic stem cell providers and users;
4. Develop the technical frame of the registry and to
design and implement an Internet-based access mode
for cell lines listed in the registry;
5. Develop the registry into a knowledge-service tool of
registered human embryonic stem cells for research and
application;
6. Provide regular dissemination, communication and
updating mechanisms of the registry content