Biobanks accreditation - ISO 20387

To gain accreditation, a biobank must be fully conversant and comply with the following international standard:

• ISO 20387:2018 Biotechnology – Biobanking – General requirements for Biobanking

Note: ISO is currently revising the standard

Guidance also available:

• ISO/TR 22758:2020 Biotechnology – Biobanking – Implementation guide for ISO 20387

See also:

• ISO 21899:2020 Biotechnology – Biobanking – General requirements for the validation and verification of processing methods for biological material in biobanks

In addition, accredited biobanks must meet the requirements stated in relevant EA and ILAC mandatory documents. Applicable documents depend upon the activities covered in the scope of a Biobank’s accreditation.

• For sampling and testing activities, see  Publications – Laboratory accreditation
• See also Publications – All organisations

There are currently no UKAS publications specific to the field of biobanking.

There are currently no EA or ILAC publications specific to the field of biobanking.