Commission considers updating tests for human blood products:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Following the entry into force on February 8 of the European directive on the human blood and blood components, the European Commission is now analysing comments invited in an open consultation on the need to update technical requirements in relation to the quality and safety of blood, including testing requirements and labelling. The full title of the directive is Directive 2002/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council setting standards of quality and safety for the collection, testing, processing, storage and distribution of human blood and blood components. Additional information is available at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/health/ph/others/safety-blood/blood-consult/ index-en.html