Swiss reduce blood donations to minimise TSE (transmissible spongiform encephalopathies) risks
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Switzerland has amended its criteria for blood donations to guard against the spread of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs). The new regulations - which will be in place by October 1 - have been drafted by the federal health ministry, the blood transfusion service, SRK, and Swissmedic, the agency for therapeutic products.