21/30419749 DC

This standard 21/30419749 DC BS ISO 24088-1. Biotechnology. Biobanking. Requirements for the collection, processing, storage and transportation of microorganisms is classified in these ICS categories:

• 07.080 Biology. Botany. Zoology

This document specifies requirements for biobanking of bacteria and archaea including acquisition, microbial culture, identification, quality control, preservation, storage, and distribution. It includes management of microbial material associated data as well as biosafety and biosecurity requirements.

This document is applicable to all organizations performing biobanking of bacteria and archaea used for research and development.

This document does not apply to processing methods for microbial materials intended for food/feed production, laboratories undertaking food/feed analysis, or therapeutic use.