Press Release: High quality and safety standards for human blood and blood components

On 13.12.00, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive setting high standards to safeguard blood and blood products throughout the Community. The aim of the measures is to ensure comprehensive binding standards for blood and blood products from donor to patient. It also safeguards clear standards for all blood regardless of its final use, including related medical applications. This is in keeping with the Amsterdam Treaty's specific requirement to ensure a high level of public health protection in the blood production chain