The Global Regulatory and Accreditation Landscape
To ensure safety and efficacy, 2026 cord blood banks must adhere to stringent international standards. The two most critical accreditations are:
AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies): Ensures the quality of lab processes and cell handling.
FACT (Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy): The highest global standard for both public and private banks, focusing on clinical outcomes and transplant success.
In 2026, regulatory bodies like the CDSCO (India) and the FDA (USA) perform unannounced audits to ensure that cryopreservation tanks are monitored every 4 hours and that backup power systems are fail-safe.
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