• ISO 20387

Biobanks Accreditation

Providing confidence that Biobanks deliver quality levels of performance and competence.

 

The ISO 20387 standard specifies general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of biobanks, including quality control requirements to ensure biological material and data collections are produced and maintained appropriately.

This standard is applicable to all organisations performing biobanking, including biobanking of biological material from multicellular organisms (e.g. human, animal, fungus and plant) and microorganisms for research and development. It does not apply to biological material intended for food/feed production, laboratories undertaking analysis for food/feed production, and/or therapeutic use.

 

UKAS Training Academy

To support our accreditation work, the UKAS Training Academy offers a range of public and on-site training courses. Our portfolio of courses provide UK & overseas delegates with knowledge and best practice of accreditation practices and conformity assessment systems.

To find out more about courses specific to this standard, click here.

 

Readiness Self-assessment Tool

We appreciate the journey to accreditation can be daunting, with this in mind we have created a series of Readiness Assessment Tools. We are in the process of developing a Readiness Assessment Tool for ISO 20387 Biobanks.

 

How to apply

Complete our online application form which includes details of what to submit, including key policy and procedure documents and proof of legal status, to ensure swift processing.