NATA has released a new Biobanking Industry Guide to support organisations working with biological materials – from health and medical research to biodiversity and agriculture.
Biobanks are fast becoming essential infrastructure. But behind every stored sample is a fundamental question: how do you know it’s been collected, handled and preserved in a way that ensures long-term usability?
That’s where accreditation makes a difference.
Biobanks manage a wide range of biological materials – from blood and plant tissue to microbial strains – that may be used years, or even decades, after collection. For researchers, clinicians and industry partners, confidence in the quality, traceability and consistency of those samples is critical.
NATA accreditation to ISO 20387:2018, the international standard for biobanking, provides independent assurance that a biobank has the right systems, processes and oversight to preserve integrity – not just of the sample, but of the data attached to it.
The new Industry Guide outlines the role accreditation plays in strengthening biobank operations and building trust in the materials stored and shared. Whether you’re engaging with biobanks for research, compliance or collaboration, it helps clarify what to look for – and why accreditation matters more than ever.
Download NATA’s free comprehensive guide today.
