This training course provides a comprehensive and in-depth overview of the requirements for biobank accreditation according to the international standard ISO 20387:2018. The course is designed for professionals working in the field of biobanking and biotechnology, as well as those interested in establishing or improving quality management systems for biobanks.
Outline
Part 1
Introduction
Overview on Biobanking
Biobanking & Biobanks
Biobanking activities
Biological Material and/or Associate Data
Main purpose
Types of Biobanks
The use of ISO/TR 22758:2020 “Biotechnology - Biobanking - Implementation guide for ISO 20387”
ISO 20387 vs. ISO/TR 22758
Contents of ISO/TR 22758
Scope
Normative references
Terms and definitions
Background information for the development of ISO 20387
Fitness for an intended purpose
Process landscape
Conformity with ISO 20387
Guidance on the interpretation of certain ISO 20387:2018 text parts
Part 2
The International Standard ISO 20387: 2018 Biotechnology – Biobanking - General requirements for biobanking
Scope
Normative references
Terms and definitions
4. General requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Impartiality
4.3 Confidentiality
5. Structural requirements
6. Resources requirements
6.1 General
6.2 Personnel
6.3 Facilities / dedicated areas and environmental conditions
6.4 External provided process, products and services
6.5 Equipment
7. Process requirements
7.1 General
7.2 Collection of biological material and associated data
7.3 Reception and distribution of biological material and associated data
7.4 Transport of biological material and associated data
7.5 Traceability of biological material and associated data
7.6 Preparation and preservation of biological material
7.7 Storage of biological material
7.8 Quality control of biological material and associated data
7.9 Validation and verification of methods
7.10 Management of information and data
7.11 Nonconforming output
7.12 Report requirements
7.13 Sampling
8. Quality Management system requirements
8.1Options
8.2 Documented information for the QMS (Option A)
8.3 Control of QMS documents (option A)
8.4 Control of records (option A)
8.5 Actions to address risks and opportunities
8.6 Improvements (option A)
8.7 Corrective actions for nonconforming output (option A)
8.8 Internal audits (option A)
8.9 Management reviews (option A)
Audience
Biobank Managers.
Biotechnology Professionals.
Quality and Accreditation Specialists.
Researchers and professionals involved in biological sample management.
This course equips participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve international accreditation for biobanks, thereby enhancing reliability and scientific integrity.