New FACT Accreditation

Standards Published

Updated requirements for accreditation of hematopoietic progenitor cells transplant facilities are contained in the newly published Third Edition of the FACT-JACIE International Standards for Cellular Therapy Product Collection, Processing and Administration. 

Major updates occur at three-year intervals for the standards, which are maintained by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT).

Among the significant changes in the new edition are:

·         Expanded quality management standards throughout

·         Compatibility with FDA and European Union directives, including core Good Tissue Practices, donor eligibility, documentation requirements and biohazard warnings

·         Redefined procedure volume requirements for clinical, collection and laboratory facilities

·         Expanded requirements for pediatric competencies

·         Incorporation of recommendation for ISBT 128 terminology and labeling

The new third edition of the Standards is available from the FACT office.  An order form is online.