Blood Guide
New presentation
This edition introduces a major change in the organisation of the Blood Guide. The pre-existing “Principles” and “Standards” sections have been merged to facilitate its use, as standards are now better identified.
Organisation of chapters
The Good Practice Guidelines (GPGs) chapter fully reflects the most recent changes in good manufacturing practices relevant for blood establishments. The GPGs were prepared through ad hoc co-operation between the EDQM and the European Union Commission. The GPGs are mandatory requirements within the European Union as per Directive (EU) 2016/1214. “Standards” in the chapters aim to support safety and quality requirements for transfusion practices in Europe and beyond. The “Monographs” chapter describes requirements that are to be regarded as harmonised standards for the quality and safety of blood components across Europe.
For more information on the 20th edition of the Blood Guide, consult the following sources:
the Blood Guide 20th Edition presentation leaflet;
the table of contents of the Blood Guide (PDF);
Paper copies will be available for purchase at the EDQM Store (in English only).
The electronic version of the Blood Guide can be downloaded for free online.
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